2016 – 17 Central Arkansas Sugar Bears basketball team represented the University of Central Arkansas during the 2016 – 17 NCAA Division I women 's basketball season . The Sugar Bears were led by fifth year head coach Sandra Rushing and played their home games at the Farris Center as members of the Southland Conference . They finished the season 26 – 5 , 16 – 2 tied for first place in conference play . They were champions of the Southland Women 's Tournament . They received an invitation to the NCAA Tournament marking their second consecutive NCAA tournament appearance . Their season ended in the first round with a loss to the Texas Longhorns
Southland Women 's Tournament
2017 Southland Conference Women's Basketball Tournament
2016–17 Central Arkansas Sugar Bears basketball team