AR-Pine Bluff defeats Alabama A&M 95-83
Alabama A&M Falls at Home to AR-Pine Bluff in Narrow 95-83 Decision
Game Recap
January 3, 2026 - H.O. Clemmons Arena, Pine Bluff, AR
In an exciting conference matchup, the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions edged out the Alabama A&M Bulldogs 95-83 at their home venue, H.O. Clemmons Arena.
The game was a back-and-forth affair from the opening tip, with both teams trading baskets and neither able to gain a significant lead until late in the second half. The score remained tied at halftime, with Arkansas-Pine Bluff holding a slight edge on the glass.
Key Storyline: Golden Lions Pull Away Late
The turning point came midway through the second half, as AR-Pine Bluff's Jaquan Scott scored 10 points in an 8-2 run that put his team up by 7. The Bulldogs struggled to contain Scott and his supporting cast, which saw Quion Williams dish out five assists and Kintavious Dozier score 26 points.
Top Performers
For Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Jaquan Scott led the way with a dominant performance of 24 points on 63.6% shooting from the field, along with eight rebounds and one assist. For Alabama A&M, Kintavious Dozier scored 26 points, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just one of five three-point attempts.
Advanced Team Statistics
The Golden Lions' offense was efficient, knocking down 32 of 56 field goal attempts (57.0%). They also controlled the paint, scoring 38 points in the area and grabbing 28 rebounds. Arkansas-Pine Bluff's defense allowed Alabama A&M to shoot just 48.0% from the field, but still managed to hold them to a relatively low turnover rate of 10.
Game Flow
The game was marked by several periods of transition basketball, with both teams capitalizing on turnovers and pushing the pace. In the end, it was Arkansas-Pine Bluff's ability to contain Alabama A&M's outside shooting that made the difference.
Key Differentiating Stats
* eFG%: 66.1% (AR-Pine Bluff), 51.7% (Alabama A&M)
* True Shooting%: 70.4% (AR-Pine Bluff), 59.0% (Alabama A&M)
* Points in Paint: 38 (AR-Pine Bluff), 44 (Alabama A&M)
The loss drops Alabama A&M's record, while Arkansas-Pine Bluff improves to.