HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff won its second straight game with a 69-62 road victory over Alabama A&M in Southwestern Athletic Conference play at Elmore Gymnasium. Shooting guard Martaveous McKnight had a sensational game and filled up the stat sheet as he finished with a game-high 29 points on 10-of-18 shooting from the field and buried 3-of-5 from downtown. He also nailed 6-of-9 free throws and finished with six boards, five steals and two assists while teammate Travon Harper finished with 19 points, six rebounds, two blocks and hit 9-of-11 from the charity stripe.The Bulldogs shot 50 percent from the field in the first half but trailed 38-35 thanks to 16 free throw attempts by the Golden Lions (2-14, 2-0 SWAC). In the second half, UAPB clamped down on the defensive end and held Alabama A&M (1-15, 1-2 SWAC) to just seven made field goals. UAPB produced 13 steals on the evening, outrebounded the Bulldogs 33-25 and forced 21 A&M turnovers.
Charles Jackson had a solid output finished with 8 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals in 31 minutes of action while Trent Steen chipped in with four points,four rebounds, three blocks and one steal in 21 minutes.
UAPB returns to action on Monday, January 9 as it travels to Montgomery, Ala. to face Alabama State. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m.
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