UAPB visits Alabama A&M following Tucker's 28-point outing

Published Feb. 13, 2022 1:42 a.m. ET
Associated Press

Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions (5-19, 4-8 SWAC) at Alabama A&M Bulldogs (5-16, 5-7 SWAC)

Huntsville, Alabama; Monday, 8 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Alabama A&M plays the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions after Cameron Tucker scored 28 points in Alabama A&M's 94-92 overtime victory over the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils.

The Bulldogs are 4-2 on their home court. Alabama A&M allows 67.8 points and has been outscored by 9.8 points per game.

The Golden Lions are 4-8 against SWAC opponents. UAPB allows 77.3 points to opponents while being outscored by 14.4 points per game.

The teams play for the second time in conference play this season. The Bulldogs won the last meeting 70-50 on Jan. 4. Jalen Johnson scored 18 points points to help lead the Bulldogs to the victory.

TOP PERFORMERS: Johnson is shooting 47.6% and averaging 15.8 points for the Bulldogs. Garrett Hicks is averaging 2.8 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Alabama A&M.

Brandon Brown is averaging 9.4 points, seven rebounds and 1.6 steals for the Golden Lions. Shawn Williams is averaging 2.4 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for UAPB.

LAST 10 GAMES: Bulldogs: 3-7, averaging 61.3 points, 32.8 rebounds, 9.7 assists, 8.2 steals and 3.3 blocks per game while shooting 36.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 68.5 points per game.

Golden Lions: 3-7, averaging 64.0 points, 27.8 rebounds, 12.2 assists, 6.2 steals and 3.3 blocks per game while shooting 42.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 74.2 points.

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