The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff women's basketball team jumped out to a 29-16 first-quarter lead and did not trail from there on the way to an 85-70 victory over the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devilettes at home Saturday.

The Lady Lions (2-5, 1-0 SWAC) had four players score in double figures, led by Joyce Kennerson, who had a season-high 21 points, eight assists and two steals. Trasity Totten added 17 points, including a career-high five made three-pointers, and two steals. Maya Peat posted her first career double-double off of the bench with 12 points and 11 rebounds, and
Khadijah Brown had her third career double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds.

UAPB collected 57 rebounds in Saturday's game compared to Mississippi Valley State's 37, led by Khadijah Brown's 12 boards. The Lady Lions also cleaned up the offensive glass, turning 27 rebounds into 20 second chance points.

The UAPB defense held Mississippi Valley State shooters to only 35.8% from the field. The Lady Lions also kept Zakiya Mahoney to 3-of-15 shooting in the game.

After jumping out to a 4-2 advantage, UAPB went on an 8-0 run with 7:33 left in the first quarter, culminating in a three from Totten, to increase its lead to 12-2. The Lady Lions then added three points to that lead by the end of the period and entered the quarter break with a 29-16 advantage. UAPB relied on its three-point shooting in the period, knocking down five shots to account for 15 of its 29 points.

UAPB kept its first quarter lead intact before going on an 11-0 run starting at the 7:06 mark in the second period, highlighted by a bucket from Ashlynn Green, to increase its lead to 42-20. The Lady Lions proceeded to tack on one point to that lead and enjoyed a 56-33 advantage heading into halftime. UAPB dominated in the paint, scoring 14 of its 27 points close to the basket.

After intermission, UAPB held on to its advantage and owned a 72-49 lead heading into the fourth quarter. UAPB played well near the basket, scoring 12 of its 16 points in the paint.
The Lady Lions return to action next Saturday in a 2 p.m. game hosting Alabama St. in the H.O. Clemmons Arena.
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