The 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.

Their season ended in the first round with a loss to the Texas Longhorns.

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