Thursday, September 6, 2007

UAPB running back Mallett expected to play


— Jeffrey Slatton, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Arkansas-Pine Bluff expects to have junior running back Martell Mallett available for tonight’s game at Alcorn State.

Mallett strained his quadriceps muscle in the first half of Saturday’s 16-9 loss at Mississippi Valley State.

“We feel that he’s going to be able to play,” UAPB Coach Maurice “Mo” Forte said. “He’s a little sore, but you have to play with soreness at times. Martell has been getting treatment and hopefully is going to be well enough that he can participate in the game.”

Mallett rushed for 229 yards in last season’s 42-14 victory over Alcorn State at Golden Lion Stadium. He gained 24 yards before his injury Saturday.

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