Central Arkansas wins 2nd game, beats SE Louisiana 74-72

CONWAY, Ark. (AP) Mike Martin made two crucial free throws in the final 36 seconds to finish with 17 points and lead Central Arkansas to its second win of the

CONWAY, Ark. (AP) Mike Martin made two crucial free throws in the final 36 seconds to finish with 17 points and lead Central Arkansas to its second win of the season, a 74-72 victory over Southeastern Louisiana in Southland Conference play on Saturday.

Martin, who was 6 of 13 from the floor, made 11 of his points in the second half. Jordan Howard made 4 of 10 from long range for 17 points and Mathieu Kamba added 12 for Central Arkansas (2-24, 2-13). UCA's only other win was a 70-67 victory over New Orleans on February 7.

Southeastern Louisiana was ahead throughout the second half until Martin nailed a 3-pointer with 3:19 left to give Central Arkansas a 65-62 advantage. UCA made 20 of 31 free throw attempts.

Cedric Jenkins made 10 of 20 field goals for 21 points and Jimmie Duplessis added 16 for Southeastern Louisiana (9-19, 6-9).