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Charles Milhan led the Golden Lions with 22 points in the win over Mississippi Valley St. 78-70
78
Winner Ark.-Pine Bluff UAPB 8-13,5-3 SWAC
70
Mississippi Val. MVSU 1-21,0-8 SWAC
Winner
Ark.-Pine Bluff UAPB
8-13,5-3 SWAC
78
Final
70
Mississippi Val. MVSU
1-21,0-8 SWAC
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Ark.-Pine Bluff UAPB 30 48 78
Mississippi Val. MVSU 24 46 70

Game Recap: Men's Basketball |

#UAPBMensHoops: Golden Lions Lock In Defensively in 78–70 Road Win at Mississippi Valley State

ITTA BENA, MS. – The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff men's basketball team turned in a strong defensive performance on the road Saturday, holding Mississippi Valley State to just 20 percent shooting from three-point range in a 78–70 victory over the Delta Devils at the R.W. Harrison HPER Complex.

UAPB placed four players in double figures, led by Milhan Charles, who posted a game-high 22 points to go along with eight rebounds and five assists. Quion Williams followed with 19 points, six rebounds, five assists and two steals, while Jaquan Scott added 11 points and six boards in the win.

The Golden Lions controlled the glass, edging Mississippi Valley State 33–31 in rebounding, with Charles pacing the effort. Defensively, UAPB limited the Delta Devils to just 2-of-10 shooting from beyond the arc and allowed only five offensive rebounds, holding MVSU to eight second-chance points while securing 24 defensive rebounds.

How It Happened

After Mississippi Valley State took an early 8–6 lead, UAPB responded with a decisive 13–0 run at the 14:18 mark of the first half to seize a 19–8 advantage. Although the Delta Devils trimmed the deficit, the Golden Lions carried a 30–24 lead into halftime, fueled by four three-pointers that accounted for 12 of their first-half points.

Coming out of the break, UAPB continued to apply pressure, extending the lead to 38–29 before ripping off an 8–0 run capped by a Trevon Payton three-pointer to make it 46–29 with 15:42 remaining. Mississippi Valley State attempted to rally late, but the Golden Lions remained in control, cruising to the 78–70 road victory.

UAPB dominated the interior, scoring 26 points in the paint and using balanced scoring and defensive intensity to close out the win.

Game Notes

  • UAPB connected on 6-of-15 attempts from three-point range

  • The Golden Lions never trailed in the second half

  • UAPB held Mississippi Valley State to 20 percent shooting from beyond the arc

  • The Golden Lions held a 33–31 rebounding advantage

  • UAPB forced 15 Mississippi Valley State turnovers

  • Milhan Charles led all scorers with 22 points

  • Charles also pulled down a game-high eight rebounds

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