Arkansas-Pine Bluff Defeats Alabama State 90-79
Monday, January 5, 2026, 6:30 PM ET · H.O. Clemmons Arena
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions 90, Alabama State Hornets 79, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Alabama State Hornets vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions?
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions beat Alabama State Hornets 90-79 at H.O. Clemmons Arena on January 5, 2026.
Who was favored in Alabama State Hornets vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions?
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -112 (about 53% implied). The favorite won.
In an exciting matchup at H.O. Clemmons Arena, the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions secured a 90-79 victory over the Alabama State Hornets. This win marks an important moment for the Golden Lions, who have been on a positive trajectory recently, winning three consecutive games. Their home record now stands at 5-10 overall, with a strong recent performance of 4-6 in their last ten games, averaging 85.5 points scored and allowing 89.4 points per game.
The Golden Lions showcased their scoring prowess in this contest, continuing their trend of high-scoring games. In their last five outings, they averaged 100.6 points while allowing 82.6, indicating a potent offense despite their defensive struggles. Their recent victories against Alabama A&M Bulldogs, Champion Christian Tigers, and Ecclesia Royals have helped build their confidence as they approached this game.
On the other hand, the Alabama State Hornets, with an overall record of 4-11, have struggled this season, particularly in away games where they hold a dismal 1-8 record. Their recent form reflects a record of 2-8 in their last ten games, with an average of 72.4 points scored and 82.0 points allowed. They entered this game with a single win in their last five, having defeated the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils in their most recent outing, a game they won 89-69.
Historically, the Golden Lions have faced the Hornets twice in the previous season, losing both encounters. The first was a close contest where they fell 91-93, and the second was a more decisive 63-75 loss. This victory not only serves as a significant boost for Arkansas-Pine Bluff but also reverses their previous misfortunes against Alabama State.
In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any key players missing from either side, suggesting both teams were at full strength for this important matchup. The betting lines from DraftKings indicated a close contest, with Alabama State favored by a spread of 1.5 points, reflecting the competitive nature of the game.
Game conditions were favorable, with no adverse weather reported, allowing both teams to focus solely on their performance. Viewers were treated to a competitive game where Arkansas-Pine Bluff's offensive strategy paid off, particularly in the second half, where they managed to pull away from Alabama State. Key moments included a series of free throws late in the game that helped the Golden Lions maintain their lead, with Quion Williams contributing to the final score with crucial free throws as the clock wound down.
Overall, this matchup highlighted the Golden Lions' ability to capitalize on their home court advantage and their recent form, while the Hornets will need to regroup and address their defensive issues moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | ALST -1.5 | 159.5 o -115 / u -105 | Alabama State Hornets -108 · Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions -112 |
Leaders
- PointsAlex Mirhosseini21Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions
- AssistsQuion Williams8Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions
- ReboundsQuion Williams10Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions
- PointsAsjon Anderson23Alabama State Hornets
- AssistsAsjon Anderson4Alabama State Hornets
- ReboundsR'Chaun King7Alabama State Hornets
Recent form
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions
Last 10: 4-6Streak W385.5 scored · 89.4 allowed per game3-0 at home
- W95-83vs Alabama A&M BulldogsJan 3
- W138-73vs Champion Christian TigersDec 17
- W114-64vs Ecclesia RoyalsDec 16
- L84-117at Tulsa Golden HurricaneDec 11
- L72-76at DePaul Blue DemonsDec 7
- W63-62at UIC FlamesDec 3
- L84-111at Miami (OH) RedHawksNov 23
- L70-98at Marshall Thundering HerdNov 20
- L60-106at SMU MustangsNov 19
- L75-104at Vanderbilt CommodoresNov 15
Alabama State Hornets
Last 10: 2-8Streak W172.4 scored · 82 allowed per game1-8 away
- W89-69at Mississippi Valley State Delta DevilsJan 3
- L56-94at Mississippi State BulldogsDec 30
- L67-88at Memphis TigersDec 23
- L51-88at Cincinnati BearcatsDec 18
- L77-85at Missouri TigersDec 12
- L64-74at UT Martin SkyhawksDec 7
- L87-93at New Mexico LobosNov 27
- L68-83at SIU Edwardsville CougarsNov 23
- W101-80vs IU Indianapolis JaguarsNov 21
- L64-66at Air Force FalconsNov 19
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 17-15 | - | 14-4 |
| Southern | 17-17 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Florida A&M | 15-16 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Alabama A&M | 18-15 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 13-19 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Texas Southern | 12-18 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Jackson State | 12-21 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Prairie View A&M | 19-18 | 5 | 9-9 |
| Grambling | 14-19 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Alabama State | 10-22 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Alcorn State | 9-23 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 3-30 | 12 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Alabama State Hornets | Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-61 | 23-51 |
| Field goal % | 44 | 45 |
| Three-pointers | 6-19 | 10-19 |
| Three-point % | 32 | 53 |
| Free throws | 19-26 | 34-41 |
| Free throw % | 73 | 83 |
| Rebounds | 29 | 41 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 20 | 29 |
| Assists | 10 | 17 |
| Steals | 10 | 5 |
| Blocks | 10 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 16 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 25 | 16 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 18 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 22 |
| Fouls | 26 | 22 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 15 |
| Lead changes | 13 | 13 |
| Time in front | 10 | 86 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half54-54Damarien Yates makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-54Damarien Yates makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-57Trevon Payton makes 25-foot three point jumper (Quion Williams assists)
- 2nd Half58-57Cameron Palesse makes 28-foot three point jumper (Asjon Anderson assists)
- 2nd Half58-59Quion Williams makes 9-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half58-62Alex Mirhosseini makes 22-foot three point jumper (Quion Williams assists)
- 2nd Half58-63Ramel Lloyd Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-65Ramel Lloyd Jr. makes layup (Quion Williams assists)
- 2nd Half58-66Quion Williams makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half58-67Quion Williams makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half58-68Quion Williams makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half59-68R'Chaun King makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-68R'Chaun King makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-69Quion Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-69Cameron Palesse makes 11-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half62-72Ahmad Johnson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Quion Williams assists)
- 2nd Half62-74Ramel Lloyd Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half64-74Asjon Anderson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-74Asjon Anderson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-76Quion Williams makes 9-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half64-79Ahmad Johnson makes 27-foot three point jumper (Quion Williams assists)
- 2nd Half66-79Cameron Palesse makes 9-foot jumper
- 2nd Half67-79Cameron Palesse makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-79Cameron Palesse makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-79Asjon Anderson makes 30-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half71-80Ramel Lloyd Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-81Milhan Charles makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-82Milhan Charles makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-82Cameron Palesse makes layup
- 2nd Half73-84Alex Mirhosseini makes 12-foot pullup jump shot (Trevon Payton assists)
- 2nd Half73-85Alex Mirhosseini makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half73-86Ramel Lloyd Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-86Damarien Yates makes layup
- 2nd Half76-86Damarien Yates makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half78-86Jerquarius Stanback makes layup (Micah Simpson assists)
- 2nd Half79-86Jerquarius Stanback makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half79-87Alex Mirhosseini makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half79-88Alex Mirhosseini makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half79-89Quion Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half79-90Quion Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions, below favours Alabama State Hornets.
Venue
- H.O. Clemmons ArenaPine Bluff, AR
- Attendance648
- OfficialsJames Hicks, Sparky Hamilton, Jeremy Campbell
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