PINE BLUFF, Ark. — In a thrilling contest on Saturday, Quintell Quinn spearheaded Texas Southern’s 31-23 win against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, showcasing his remarkable skills with a total of 154 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

Quinn made an impact early in the game, finding the end zone on a 32-yard dash midway through the first quarter, initiating the scoring for the Tigers. Later, in a significant play, he sprinted 75 yards for a touchdown, enabling Texas Southern to gain a 17-13 advantage with just under seven minutes left in the third quarter. This momentum was further bolstered when, shortly thereafter, Jace Wilson connected with Trenton Leary for a 21-yard touchdown pass, effectively pushing the lead to 24-13.

Texas Southern also benefited from Athean Renfro’s contributions, as he added an effective 55 yards on the ground, culminating in a 1-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter, sealing the game for Texas Southern, which improved to a 5-6 record overall and 4-4 within the Southwestern Athletic Conference.

On the other side, Arkansas-Pine Bluff struggled to find consistency. Quarterback DJ Stevenson managed to throw for one touchdown but also threw an interception, complicating their efforts to maintain control of the game. Notably, Abdulbasit Osholake provided a spark for the Lions with a remarkable 80-yard interception return for a touchdown, which tied the game at 7-7 just before halftime.

Overall, it was a hard-fought game filled with critical moments and impressive plays, making it a memorable matchup for both teams.