HOUSTON, TX – The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff  men's and women's basketball teams will square off in their third SWAC matchup this season against Texas Southern at the TSU Health and Physical Education Arena.
 

The Lady Lions will bring a loaded pack of talent against Texas Southern, starting with Zaay Green, who  ranks third in the SWAC in scoring for UAPB, averaging 14 points, seven rebounds, and five assists per game.
 

Sade Hudson will play a significant role in the Lady Lions' success as she brings an average of 11 points and three rebounds to the table. 
 

The Houston, Texas native Joyce Kennerson is glad to be home and wants to put on a show in front of her hometown. Kennerson averages 10 points, four rebounds, and two assists per game.
 

Maya Peat, who averages six points per game, is coming off a 13-point, nine-rebound game against Alabama State.
 

The Lady Lions will face a Texas Southern Lady Tiger team coming off a 73-66 loss against Grambling State.
 

On the men's side the Golden Lions had an impressive hard-fought 70-68 victory against Alabama State on Wednesday night.  
 

The Golden Lions is led by Shawn Williams, who averages 14 points per game with the highest free throw percentage on the Arkansas-Pine Bluff roster, shooting 94 percent from the line. Williams also adds a four assists average.
 

Trey Sampson played a significant role against the Hornets, averages 12 points while shooting 42 percent from the field and grabs five rebounds per game.
 

Kylen Milton will be another key player, averaging 12 points and coming down three-and-a-half rebounds per contest.
 

Texas Southern is coming off a 67-61 victory over Grambling State.
 

The women's game is set to tip-off at 5:30 p.m., and the men's game will tip-off right after at 7:30 p.m. Both games will be available for listening on UAPB Sports Network and 99.3 The Beat FM.
 

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