PINE BLUFF, Ark.- Savalace Townsend scored 21 points and Arkansas-Pine Bluff defeated Jackson State 62-56 on Monday night in their home finale and senior night.
Townsend's layup with 3:55 left gave the Golden Lions (7-22, 7-10 SWAC) the lead for good at 51-50. He scored 16 of his 21 points after halftime, when Arkansas-Pine Bluff trailed 29-24.
Allen Smith had 13 points and Terrell Kennedy added 12 for UAPB. Jenirro Bush led Jackson State (15-13, 11-5) with 16 points and Grant Maxey scored 12. The Tigers shot 32 percent from the field while the Golden Lions made 40 percent of their shots.
There were a total of 46 fouls called and 66 free throws shot as each team attempted 33 apiece. The Golden Lions will close out regular season play Thursday, March 3rd, at Mississippi Valley State.
