Pine Bluff, AR - The Lady Lions earned a historic 74-68 win over Jackson State on Wednesday night inside H.O. Clemmons Arena, capturing their first victory in the series since 2018 and snapping a 16-game stretch without a win against the Tigers. UAPB set the tone early with a dominant first quarter, jumping out 23-11, then carried that momentum into halftime with a 42-24 advantage as the Lady Lions knocked down timely shots, defended with purpose, and consistently turned stops into offense.

Indiya Bowen led the Lady Lions with a game-high 18 points, knocking down three 3-pointers and repeatedly answering momentum swings with tough buckets. Jasmine Davis added 12 points and a team-best four assists, while Jailah Pelly finished with 11 points, five assists, and three steals as UAPB's lead guard presence helped keep the Lady Lions composed throughout. Jakyra Jackson chipped in 10 points and added three steals in 20 energetic minutes, and Briontanay Marshall provided a steady two-way impact with nine points, four rebounds, and two steals.

While Jackson State mounted a strong push in the fourth quarter, the Lady Lions held firm, leaning on defensive pressure and execution to close it out. UAPB forced 25 turnovers and turned those takeaways into 28 points, creating the separation needed to withstand the late rally. The Lady Lions also produced 16 assists on 28 made field goals, showing balance and flow offensively, and finished with 12 steals while generating 12 fast-break points to keep pressure on from start to finish.

With the win, the Lady Lions add a signature result to their season and deliver a breakthrough moment for the program, earning a long-awaited victory over Jackson State and doing it in front of the home crowd with toughness, pace, and poise when it mattered most.