AR-Pine Bluff defeats Alabama St 90-79
AR-Pine Bluff Edges Alabama St in Thrilling Conference Matchup
In a tightly contested conference matchup, the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions (HOME) emerged victorious over the Alabama State Hornets (AWAY), 90-79, on Wednesday night at H.O. Clemmons Arena.
The game was a seesaw battle from start to finish, with both teams trading baskets and making key plays down the stretch. At halftime, AR-Pine Bluff led by as many as 15 points but Alabama St clawed its way back into contention in the second half. The Hornets' Asjon Anderson led all scorers with 23 points, while R'Chaun King added 8 points and 7 rebounds for Alabama State.
For AR-Pine Bluff, Quion Williams was nearly unstoppable, posting a triple-double of 17 points, 10 assists, and 10 rebounds. Alex Mirhosseini added 21 points from beyond the arc to help his team secure the win.
The Golden Lions' balanced offense shot an impressive 53.0% from three-point range, connecting on 10-of-19 three-point attempts. AR-Pine Bluff's strong performance from the free throw line also contributed significantly to their victory, as they converted 34 of 41 attempts (83.0%).
In contrast, Alabama State struggled with its outside shooting, making just 6-of-19 three-point attempts (32.0%). The Hornets' inability to contain Williams and Mirhosseini ultimately proved decisive in the game.
Despite a valiant effort from Alabama State, AR-Pine Bluff's superior team play and balance ultimately secured their 11-point victory. This win propels the Golden Lions forward in conference standings and sets them up for success in upcoming matchups.
Game Stats:
* AR-Pine Bluff (HOME):
+ Field Goals: 23/51 (45.0%)
+ Free Throws: 34/41 (83.0%)
+ Rebounds: 41
+ Assists: 17
+ Turnovers: 16
* Alabama St (AWAY):
+ Field Goals: 27/61 (44.0%)
+ Free Throws: 19/26 (73.0%)
+ Rebounds: 29
+ Assists: 10
+ Turnovers: 11
Advanced Statistics:
* AR-Pine Bluff:
+ eFG%: 54.9%
+ FT Rate: 80.4%
+ OREB%: 29.3%
+ TO Ratio: 21.6%
* Alabama St:
+ eFG%: 49.2%
+ FT Rate: 42.6%
+ OREB%: 31.0%
This win marks an important victory for AR-Pine Bluff in the conference standings, and their strong team performance will be crucial as they move forward into upcoming matchups.