HUNTSVILLE, Ala.
— In an exciting matchup on Saturday night, Alabama A&M triumphed over Arkansas-Pine Bluff with a final score of 89-79. Leading the Bulldogs was Chad Moodie, who contributed 19 points along with nine rebounds and four steals. This performance marked a significant achievement for Alabama A&M, showcasing their potential in the Southwestern Athletic Conference with a record now standing at 5-9 overall and 1-0 in the conference.

Moodie’s efforts were supported by Bilal Abdur-Rahman, who scored 18 points, achieving a perfect 3-for-3 shooting from the field and an impressive 10-for-11 from the free-throw line, while also recording three steals. Lorenzo Downey played a crucial role as well, adding 17 points with a shooting rate of 5-for-9, which included a single three-pointer, and finished with a flawless 6-for-6 performance at the charity stripe. The victory ended a challenging streak for the Bulldogs, snapping a six-game losing run they had faced prior to this win.

For the Golden Lions of Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Doctor Bradley led the team’s scoring efforts, posting an impressive 30 points along with eight rebounds and four steals. His performance kept the game competitive. Meanwhile, teammates Caleb Jones and Dennis Asoro contributed 16 and 11 points, respectively, but it wasn’t enough to secure a victory for UAPB, who now hold a record of 3-11 overall and 0-1 in the conference.