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SOUTHERN WIN
Ellis Stewart was Peters’ top target, hauling in four receptions for 83 yards and two touchdowns in UAPB’s 41–20 win over Southern University
21
Southern U. SU 1-8 , 0-5
40
Winner Ark.-Pine Bluff APB 3-5 , 2-3
Southern U. SU
1-8 , 0-5
21
Final
40
Ark.-Pine Bluff APB
3-5 , 2-3
Winner
Score By Quarters
Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F
SU Southern U. 0 7 7 7 21
APB Ark.-Pine Bluff 7 17 14 2 40

Game Recap: Football |

#UAPBFootball: Golden Lions Dominate Southern 40–21 Behind Lockdown Defense and Peters’ Three-TD Performance

PINE BLUFF, AR.- Behind a crushing defensive showing that limited Southern University to just 74 rushing yards, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Golden Lions rolled to an impressive 40–21 victory over the Jaguars Saturday afternoon at Simmons Bank Field.

Quarterback Christian Peters led the charge, throwing for 231 yards with two touchdowns and one interception while adding 43 yards and a rushing score on the ground.

Running back Jaylen Jennings anchored the UAPB rushing attack with 99 yards and one touchdown, helping the Golden Lions control the tempo throughout the afternoon.

Through the air, Ellis Stewart was Peters' top target, finishing with four catches for 83 yards and two touchdowns, while D'Avery Robinson added six receptions for 75 yards. Kareem Burke also contributed 54 yards receiving to round out a balanced passing effort.

Defensively, the Golden Lions were dominant. Azayvonne Stribling snagged an interception, Kj Sims recovered a fumble, and Danarius Hilliard led the unit with 10 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss, and one sack. UAPB's defense forced two turnovers that directly led to 14 points, holding Southern to just 296 total yards.


 

How It Happened

UAPB wasted no time seizing control, scoring on the opening drive to go up 7–0. After Southern tied the game at 7–7, the Golden Lions quickly regained the lead with a 20-yard rushing touchdown to make it 14–7.

From there, UAPB poured it on — adding field goals and touchdowns to stretch the margin to 24–7 at halftime. The momentum continued into the second half as the Golden Lions built a commanding 38–7 lead with 10:02 left in the third quarter. Southern managed two late scores, but the outcome was never in doubt as UAPB secured the 40–21 victory.


 

Game Notes

  • UAPB outgained Southern 389–296, including a 158–74 edge on the ground.
  • The Golden Lions won the turnover battle 2–1, converting those takeaways into 14 points.
  • UAPB never trailed after scoring first with 13:47 left in the opening quarter.
  • The Golden Lions posted their highest-scoring quarter (17 points) in the second period.
  • UAPB converted 7-of-15 third downs and went 1-for-1 on fourth down.
  • The offensive line did not allow a sack.
  • UAPB dominated time of possession, 35:16 to 24:44.
  • Peters completed 21-of-32 passes (65.6%) for 7.2 yards per attempt.
  • Hilliard's 10 tackles led a defense that swarmed Southern all afternoon.

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