PINE BLUFF, Arkansas -- Getting off to a hot start in Southwestern Athletic Conference play might be an understatement for what the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Golden Lions have done. A historic start under UAPB Head Coach George Ivory in his 10th season at the helm of the men’s basketball program is more like it.
Since 2008, the Golden Lions haven’t ever started off 7-0 in SWAC play. In 2010, the Golden Lions won the SWAC tournament as a two seed, after finishing the regular season with a 14-4 conference record.
Ivory spoke on the understanding that the guys have with each other, and how they know where they are and where they’re trying to go.
“This is the best start that we’ve ever had since I’ve been here,” Ivory said. “I think the guys have a very humble approach and a great understanding of what we’re trying to do. Anybody can beat you on any night, and we’re staring to be consistent from night to night.”
The Golden Lions solidified their legitimacy in their past two games out in Texas against Prairie View A&M and Texas Southern. PVA&M and Texas Southern aren’t right there in the middle of the pack behind UAPB and Jackson State, but anytime teams go out there it’s hard to win.
For example, before UAPB took down Texas Southern 74-72 their last home loss was in February of 2015, and their home winning streak was at 27. For the past few years, Texas Southern has been a perennial power in the SWAC, winning the conference tournament three out the past four years.
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