Alcorn State Braves @ Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ALCN | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
ARPB | 3 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 16 |
Alcorn State holds off Arkansas-Pine Bluff, 21-16
PINE BLUFF, Ark. -- Three lightning scoring drives of about three minutes or less fueled Alcorn State to a 21-16 Southwest League victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Saturday night.
Tollette George hauled in a TD pass from John Gibbs, Jr. on the Braves' first drive, which lasted 3:12. Joe Price and Arnold Walker rushed for touchdowns from 53 and 5 yards, respectively, after halftime as Alcorn State (3-1, 2-0) fended off the Golden Lions (0-4, 0-2). The scoring drives spanned 1:44 and 2:56.
Arkansas-Pine Bluff closed to within five points on a 14-yard TD strike from Benjamin Anderson to Isaiah Ferguson with 9:07 remaining. The Golden Lions got the ball back and a chance to take the lead with about seven minutes left, but turned the ball over on downs after driving to Alcorn State's 15.
Penalties hurt Arkansas-Pine Bluff, which was called 13 times for 98 yards.
Game Information
Pine Bluff, AR
2025 Standings
| Southwestern Athletic - East | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama State | 7-1 | 10-2 |
| Jackson State | 7-1 | 9-3 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Florida A&M | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Alabama A&M | 1-7 | 4-8 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Southwestern Athletic - West | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie View A&M | 7-1 | 10-4 |
| Texas Southern | 5-3 | 6-5 |
| Alcorn State | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Grambling | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 2-6 | 3-8 |
| Southern | 1-7 | 2-10 |
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