Late shot gets MVSU past Arkansas-Pine Bluff 74-71
PINE BLUFF, Ark. -- Caleb Hunter had 30 points and hit a late 3-pointer to give Mississippi Valley State a 74-71 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Saturday night.
Hunter forced a turnover and scored a 3 inside the final 20 seconds. Michael Green added 21 points for Mississippi Valley State (4-27, 3-15 Southwestern Athletic Conference), which broke its six-game losing streak. Quinton Alston added seven rebounds.
Terrance Banyard scored a career-high 24 points for the Golden Lions (4-26, 3-15). Markedric Bell added 19 points. Marquell Carter had 16 points and 12 rebounds. Kshun Stokes missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer.
The Delta Devils evened the season series against the Golden Lions with the win. Arkansas-Pine Bluff defeated Mississippi Valley State 80-76 on Jan. 4.
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2020-2021 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
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Prairie View A&M | 4-0 | - | 5-4 |
Alabama A&M | 2-0 | 1 | 4-0 |
Jackson State | 2-0 | 1 | 2-5 |
Alcorn State | 3-1 | 1 | 3-6 |
Southern | 3-2 | 1.5 | 3-6 |
Grambling | 3-3 | 2 | 5-8 |
Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 2-4 | 3 | 3-12 |
Texas Southern | 1-2 | 2.5 | 3-7 |
Alabama State | 2-5 | 3.5 | 2-5 |
Mississippi Valley State | 0-5 | 4.5 | 0-13 |