Arkansas-Pine Bluff defeats Alcorn State 80-52 - KATV - Breaking News, Weather and Razorback Sports

PINE BLUFF (AP) - Terrell Kennedy scored 15 points, all in the first half, and Arkansas-Pine Bluff coasted past Alcorn State 80-52 Monday night for its fifth consecutive victory.

Kennedy just missed a triple-double, finishing with nine rebounds and nine assists for the Golden Lions (12-13, 11-2 SWAC), who kept pace with Southern University at the top of the conference standings.

Davon Haynes had 14 points and seven rebounds for Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Lazabian Jackson scored 12 and Mitchell Anderson had 11 points.

Pine Bluff led 37-20 at halftime and built the lead even more in the second half, shooting 61%. The Golden Lions finished at 51% for the game.

Anthony Nieves had 18 points to lead the Braves (9-19, 7-6). Marquiz Baker scored 13 for Alcorn State.

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