Pine Bluff – The Alcorn State University Braves won its' third straight conference game, matching last season conference win total, by cruising past the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff 73-65 at the W.O. Clemmons Arena.
TAMARCIO WILSON scored a season high 22 points, his second consecutive 20-point game. In a game that Alcorn State never trailed, Alcorn controlled the paint by capturing more rebounds than UAPB (34-24) and outscoring them on second chance point (11-3).
Alcorn State made more free throws (25 of 36) than Arkansas-Pine Bluff attempted (19 of 24).
The Braves led by as many as 11 points in the first half after
SHAWN WILLETT's layup with 3:20 left, but they did not score again and had a four-point advantage at the break.
UAPB tied it at 46 with 13 minutes left, but Wilson's free throws gave Alcorn State a 56-49 lead. The Braves led by at least five points the rest of the way.
Alcorn State will face Alabama State Jan 25 at the David L. Whitney Complex.
