BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff men's basketball team saw its season end with a 74-62 loss to Jackson State in the Cricket Wireless SWAC Basketball Tournament.
The #7-seed Golden Lions (4-21) had two players score in double figures, led by
Dequan Morris, who had 19 points and two steals.
Terrance Banyard tacked on 16 points and nine rebounds.
UAPB had 13 assists on 20 made field goals, led by
Shaun Doss Jr.'s three assists.
After falling behind 18-8, UAPB went on a 5-0 run with 8:41 left in the first half, culminating in a three from Morris, to narrow its deficit to 18-13. Jackson State answered back and added to its lead, leaving the Golden Lions down 28-20 entering halftime.
In the second half, #2-seed Jackson State extended to a double-digit lead on the opening possession. UAPB cut the deficit to nine twice but could get no closer.
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