PINE BLUFF, AR.- With championship aspirations on the line, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Golden Lions will host Prairie View A&M on Saturday, November 14, at 2 p.m. CT at Simmons Bank Field. The pivotal Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) matchup will be televised live on SWAC TV.

The Senior Day matchup carries major implications as UAPB looks to remain in the hunt for the Southwestern Athletic Conference Western Division title.

Tickets are just $10, and Golden Lion Nation is encouraged to pack the stadium, bring the energy and help send the seniors out with a memorable final home game.

UAPB enters the contest at 6-3 overall and 4-2 in SWAC play, riding a three-game winning streak following victories over Florida A&M, Bethune-Cookman and Grambling State. With two regular-season games remaining, Saturday presents a critical opportunity for the Golden Lions to strengthen their position in the division race. 

The Golden Lions have built their success around a powerful rushing attack and an offense capable of producing explosive plays. UAPB averages 36.2 points per game, ranking 10th in the Football Championship Subdivision, while its ground game generates 221 yards per contest, sixth nationally. The Golden Lions also average 176 passing yards per game, giving them multiple ways to move the football and finish drives.

That offensive production has remained a driving force during UAPB's recent surge. The Golden Lions have scored 129 points over their last three games, averaging 43 points during that stretch. Their momentum has also brought national recognition, with UAPB climbing to No. 3 in the BOXTOROW HBCU FCS Coaches Poll. 

In last Saturday's 35-32 road victory over Grambling State, quarterback Jack Schierholz accounted for 288 total yards and two touchdowns, throwing for 208 yards and a score while adding 80 rushing yards and another touchdown. Demetric Whitlock Jr. hauled in five passes for 107 yards, including an 82-yard touchdown reception, as UAPB finished with 406 yards of total offense. 

Special teams delivered another defining moment in the victory, as DaeDae Allen returned a punt 76 yards for a touchdown, extending UAPB's fourth-quarter lead. His performance earned him SWAC Special Teams Player of the Week honors, announced November 9, marking his first weekly conference award of the season. The senior's return provided a crucial boost as the Golden Lions secured the three-point road win. 

Defensively, Du'Wayne Paulhill recorded 11 tackles against Grambling St., while Derick Simon Jr. registered two sacks. UAPB finished the game with nine tackles for loss and three sacks, continuing to create disruptive plays during its late-season push. 

For the season, UAPB has collected 23 sacks, ranking 15th nationally, while limiting opponents to 134 rushing yards per game, 37th in the FCS. The Golden Lions have generated 14 takeaways and own a plus-two turnover margin, providing additional opportunities for an offense that has helped keep the program in championship contention.

Saturday will also provide an opportunity to celebrate the senior class and recognize its dedication, leadership and contributions to Golden Lions football. With the Western Division race tightening, the occasion brings together a meaningful farewell and one of the most important games of the season.