LORMAN, Miss. – The Alcorn State Braves (3-3, 2-1) travel to Arkansas-Pine Bluff (1-5, 0-3) for a conference match-up inside Simmons Bank Field on Saturday, Oct. 21
st for their annual homecoming celebration. Kick-off set for 2:00 p.m.
The game will be broadcasted live on HBCUGo. Alcorn State leads the series with UAPB 5-4 dating back to when the teams faced off in 2010.
GAME INFORMATION
Kick: 2:00 pm
Site: Simmons Bank Field | Pine Bluff, AR
Watch: HBCUGo
Listen: WPRL 91.7 | 99.3 The Beat
Live Stats
Game Notes
UAPB Game Day Information
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The Braves have tallied 1,923 total through six games averaging 320.5 yards per game. Quarterback
Aaron Allen has thrown for 1,181 yards and seven touchdowns with a QB rating of 144.14.
Jarveon Howard has rushed for 287 yards on 74 carries and three rushing scores. Three Braves receivers have over 15 catches including
Monterio Hunt (20),
Tavarious Griffin (19) and
Malik Rodgers with 16 catches and 326 yards.
Defense Braves, Defense
The Braves defense is led by
Terreance Ellis who has 60 tackles through six games including 1.5 sacks, two quarterback hurries and two forced fumbles. The Braves are currently 2
nd in the country in passes intercepted, 4
th in turnover margin and 5
th in turnovers gained.
Geoffrey McKelton and
Robert McDaniel both currently lead the team in interceptions with two followed by six other Braves with one.
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Caleb Darbone is averaging 37.6 yards per punt on 25 punts. Noah Kiana is 7-10 on field goals with a long of 42-yards.
Niko Duffey is the team's leading returner with seven returns averaging 15.29 yards per game.
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