Jackson State was dominant at Bartow Enviornment on Friday night, handing Arkansas-Pine Bluff a 70-48 loss in a battle between two of the convention’s high groups. The Girl Tigers began by build up an 18-point halftime lead, and sealed the sport by outscoring the Girl Lions 32-28 over the ultimate 20 minutes. The win places Jackson State again within the SWAC Championship sport after being upset by Southern College final 12 months within the semifinals.
Andriana Avent scored 19 factors to prepared the ground for Jackson State. Avent was harmful from three-point land, connecting on 4-of-12 makes an attempt. Regardless of Avent’s efficiency, the group collectively struggled capturing the ball. They shot 34% from the sphere whereas scoring simply 0.97 factors per possession. Their capturing woes had been alleviated by a relentless pursuit on the boards. Their 20 offensive rebounds led to 16 massive second probability factors.
Arkansas-Pine Bluff was led by Kaila Walker, who scored 19 factors whereas accumulating six boards. Collectively, the Girl Lions had been inefficient on offense. They transformed on simply 24% of area aim makes an attempt and 30% of three-point makes an attempt. They had been closely challenged on area aim makes an attempt within the paint, scoring simply 17% of their complete factors on these shot makes an attempt close to the ring.
JSU’s bench outscored UAPB’s bench 24 to six
UAPB’s 24% area aim proportion marked a season-low
There have been zero lead modifications or ties, with the Girl Tigers main all the sport
The Girl Tigers’ subsequent matchup is on March 16 in opposition to Alcorn State at Bartow Enviornment for the SWAC Championship. UAPB’s loss is a tricky consequence given the momentum it was using after beating Alabama A&M not too long ago. The Girl Lions must stay up for subsequent season for one more alternative at a SWAC title.
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