Basketball takes on Central Arkansas twice and dominates – a photo gallery
March 4, 2025/
Lipscomb’s men’s basketball team faced off against the Central Arkansas Bears twice in the past week. Their first game, on Wednesday, saw them beat the Bears 78-60 to become the ASUN regular season champions. Then in their second game, on Monday, they triumphed over the bears 84-66 to move forward in the ASUN Tournament bracket.
There were some key moments in both games, some of which happened not once, but twice – such as Lipscomb senior forward Jacob Ognacevic dunking on UCA. Herd Media Sports Photographer Micah Barkley captured those moments.
Senior forward Jacob Ognacevic dunks on UCA in their Wednesday matchup. Photo taken by Micah Barkley.
Senior forward Jacob Ognacevic slam dunks the ball on UCA a second time, Monday night. Photo taken by Micah Barkley.
Both games against the Bears were fast-paced, with the Bisons pulling ahead early. Though the Bears briefly regained some momentum in the second half on Wednesday, the Bisons were able to close out the game with the win.
Senior guard Will Pruitt moves the ball around UCA sophomore guard Brayden Fagbemi. Photo taken by Micah Barkley.Senior guard Joe Anderson prepares to make a free throw. Photo taken by Micah Barkley.Senior forward Jacob Ognacevic flies up to the hoop. Photo taken by Micah Barkley.Senior forward Jacob Ognacevic points to God after his dunk on UCA. Photo taken by Micah Barkley.Senior guard Gyasi Powell makes a three-pointer. Photo taken by Micah Barkley.Junior guard Miles White makes a jumping three. Photo taken by Micah Barkley.Senior guard Joe Anderson leaps for the hoop to put the ball in for the Bisons. Photo taken by Micah Barkley.Senior guard Will Pruitt passes the ball while in midair. Photo taken by Micah Barkley.Junior center Grant Asman drives for an opening. Photo taken by Micah Barkley.Senior guard Jack Ingold jumps for a shot. Photo taken by Micah Barkley.Sophomore forward Rylan Houck yells in victory as the final buzzer sounds. Photo taken by Micah Barkley.Sophomore guards Luke Carter and Zach Lamey roar from the bench. Photo taken by Micah Barkley.Senior forward Gyasi Powell shouts in triumph after making a difficult shot. Photo taken by Micah Barkley.
The Lipscomb men’s basketball team crowd onto the court after becoming ASUN regular season champions. Photo taken by Micah Barkley.
Monday night also saw electricity fill Allen Arena, as the Bisons looked to advance in the ASUN tournament standings. And advance they did, beating the Bears to move on to the semifinals, where they’ll face off against Queens.
Junior center Charlie Williams looks for an open man to pass the ball to. Photo taken by Micah Barkley.Senior guard Joe Anderson flies up to the hoop. Photo taken by Micah Barkley.Junior center Grant Asman jumps up to tip in the ball. Photo taken by Micah Barkley.Senior guard Will Pruitt moves around UCA’s defense. Photo taken by Micah Barkley.Senior forward Jacob Ognacevic jumps up to the hoop to score for the Bisons. Photo taken by Micah Barkley.Junior guard Miles White drives for the basket. Photo taken by Micah Barkley.Junior center Grant Asman shoots a free throw for the Bisons. Photo taken by Micah Barkley.Sophomore guard Rylan Houck attempts a layup for the Bisons. Photo taken by Micah Barkley.Senior forward Jacob Oganecevic jumps to have a clear shot at the basket. Photo taken by Micah Barkley.Junior forward Grant Asman looks for a man to pass to. Photo taken by Micah Barkley.Senior guard Joe Anderson makes a three-pointer, one of eight by Anderson that night. Photo taken by Micah Barkley.The Lippy Lunatics, all in white, cheer on their Bisons. Photo taken by Micah Barkley.The Bisons during a media timeout. Photo taken by Micah Barkley.
Wednesday’s game was also the Bisons’ senior night, where each senior on the roster and staff was recognized.
Senior guard Will Pruitt with his family and Head Coach Lennie Acuff. Photo taken by Micah Barkley.Senior guard Joe Anderson with his family and Head Coach Acuff. Photo taken by Micah Barkley.Senior guard Gyasi Powell with his parents and Coach Acuff. Photo taken by Micah Barkley.Senior forward Jacob Ognacevic with his parents and Coach Acuff. Photo taken by Micah Barkley.Senior guard Jack Ingold with his parents and Head Coach Lennie Acuff. Photo taken by Micah Barkley.Senior men’s basketball student assistant Declan Robbins with his family and Coach Acuff. Photo taken by Micah Barkley.Senior men’s basketball student assistant Senna Guye with his family and Head Coach Lennie Acuff. Photo taken by Micah Barkley.
The men’s basketball senior athletes and student assistants with their family members and team. Photo taken by Micah Barkley.
The Bisons’ next game will be the ASUN semifinals, against Queens in Allen Arena on Thursday night. Tipoff will take place at 7:00 p.m. and the Bisons will look to continue moving forward in the tournament. The theme is “purple out,” so students and fans alike are encouraged to wear purple to support their Bisons.
