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UAPB HOLDS OFF GRAMBLING STATE FOR 63-59 WIN

Box Score PINE BLUFF, Ark. (Jan. 30) - The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Men's Basketball team had four players to score in double-figures in a 63-59 win over Grambling State, here Saturday afternoon at the H.O. Clemmons Arena.
 
UAPB grabbed an early 8-0 lead on a Ghiavonni Robinson three pointer with 15:41 remaining in the half. 
 
The Golden Lions would then extend their lead to 27-10 on a Marquis Cunningham layup with 8:03 to go as UAPB went into the break with a 40-28 lead over GSU.
 
UAPB finished the first half shooting 50.0 percent (14-of-28), while GSU shot 41.7 percent (10-of-24).
 
GSU opened the second half with a 11-4 run to pull within four on a Deonte Hearns put back with 13:01 left to play, cutting UAPB's lead to 44-40.
 
UAPB countered with a 12-6 run to take a 56-46 lead on a pair of Charles Jackson free throws with 7:38 left in the contest.
 
Mark Gray hits a pair of free throws with 1:10 remaining to cut UAPB's lead to 59-57, capping an 11-3 run by the Tigers.
 
The Golden Lions would then push their lead back to five points on a JoVaugn Love three pointer with 47 seconds left in the contest, making the score 62-57 in favor of UAPB.
 
UAPB finished the contest shooting 40.4 percent (21-of-52), while GSU shot 41.9 percent (18-of-43).
 
GSU (6-14, 3-5 SWAC) was led by Hearns with a game high 20 points, followed by Ervin Mitchell with 10, while Gray led the team in rebounds with 10.
 
UAPB (5-18, 3-5 SWAC) was led by Cunningham with a team high 13 points, followed by Love, Robinson and Thaddeus Handley with 11 points each.  Cunningham led the Golden Lions on the boards with seven.
 
 
 
 
 
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Players Mentioned

Ghiavonni Robinson

#44 Ghiavonni Robinson

G
6' 3"
Senior
Marquis  Cunningham

#12 Marquis Cunningham

C/F
6' 8"
Senior
Charles  Jackson

#1 Charles Jackson

G/F
6' 5"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Ghiavonni Robinson

#44 Ghiavonni Robinson

6' 3"
Senior
G
Marquis  Cunningham

#12 Marquis Cunningham

6' 8"
Senior
C/F
Charles  Jackson

#1 Charles Jackson

6' 5"
Sophomore
G/F