Arkansas-Pine Bluff Tops Mississippi Valley State 78-70
Saturday, January 31, 2026, 4:00 PM ET · R.W. Harrison HPER Complex
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions 78, Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 70, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions vs Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils?
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions beat Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 78-70 at R.W. Harrison HPER Complex on January 31, 2026.
Who was favored in Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions vs Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils?
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -455 (about 82% implied). The favorite won.
In a closely contested matchup, the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions secured a 78-70 victory over the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at the R.W. Harrison HPER Complex. This win marked a continuation of Arkansas-Pine Bluff's recent success, as they improved their record to 9-13 overall, while Mississippi Valley State fell to 1-22.
Arkansas-Pine Bluff entered the game with a record of 6-4 in their last ten outings, showcasing a notable scoring average of 88.0 points per game over that stretch. They were riding a one-game winning streak, having recently defeated the Southern Jaguars 75-74. In contrast, Mississippi Valley State was struggling significantly, having lost their last ten games, with an average of only 58.9 points scored per game and 81.0 points allowed.
The Delta Devils' home record stood at 1-10, while the Golden Lions had a more balanced away record of 4-6. In their previous meetings during the 2025 season, the teams split their two contests, with Arkansas-Pine Bluff winning 83-58 at Mississippi Valley State and the Delta Devils claiming a narrow 79-76 victory at Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any players missing from either team, so both squads appeared to be at full strength for this matchup. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Arkansas-Pine Bluff favored by 10.5 points, with a total set at 143.5. The odds reflected the Golden Lions' stronger performance in recent games compared to the Delta Devils.
The game conditions were not detailed in the block, but it is typical for indoor basketball to be played under controlled environments, minimizing external factors. Fans watching the game were likely to focus on the performance of key players such as Quion Williams, who contributed significantly to the Golden Lions' success with multiple scoring plays in the second half.
The final score of 78-70 illustrates a competitive game, with Arkansas-Pine Bluff maintaining control in the latter stages. The Delta Devils, despite their struggles this season, fought hard but ultimately could not overcome the deficit.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UAPB -10.5 | 143.5 o -105 / u -115 | Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions -455 · Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils +350 |
Leaders
- PointsMichael James25Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
- AssistsXzayvion Childress6Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
- ReboundsDaniel Mayfield7Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
- PointsMilhan Charles22Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions
- AssistsMilhan Charles5Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions
- ReboundsMilhan Charles8Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions
Recent form
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
Last 10: 0-10Streak L1058.9 scored · 81 allowed per game0-4 at home
- L69-80at Southern JaguarsJan 28
- L48-62vs Florida A&M RattlersJan 20
- L63-79vs Bethune-Cookman WildcatsJan 17
- L51-84at Texas Southern TigersJan 13
- L69-70at Prairie View A&M PanthersJan 10
- L51-71vs Alabama A&M BulldogsJan 6
- L69-89vs Alabama State HornetsJan 3
- L69-93at Oklahoma SoonersDec 30
- L51-86at West Virginia MountaineersDec 23
- L49-96at Florida State SeminolesDec 20
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions
Last 10: 6-4Streak W188 scored · 78.7 allowed per game2-2 away
- W75-74at Southern JaguarsJan 24
- L82-87vs Bethune-Cookman WildcatsJan 19
- L67-71vs Florida A&M RattlersJan 17
- L61-73at Prairie View A&M PanthersJan 13
- W74-66at Texas Southern TigersJan 10
- W90-79vs Alabama State HornetsJan 5
- W95-83vs Alabama A&M BulldogsJan 3
- W138-73vs Champion Christian TigersDec 17
- W114-64vs Ecclesia RoyalsDec 16
- L84-117at Tulsa Golden HurricaneDec 11
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 | Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions | Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-53 | 23-48 |
| Field goal % | 45 | 48 |
| Three-pointers | 6-15 | 2-10 |
| Three-point % | 40 | 20 |
| Free throws | 24-34 | 22-28 |
| Free throw % | 71 | 79 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 31 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 5 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 26 |
| Assists | 14 | 14 |
| Steals | 5 | 4 |
| Blocks | 2 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 15 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 2 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 2 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 10 | 13 |
| Fast-break points | 7 | 4 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 28 |
| Fouls | 20 | 25 |
| Largest lead | 17 | 2 |
| Lead changes | 4 | 4 |
| Time in front | 91 | 6 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half50-38Michael James makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-39Michael James makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-39Jaquan Scott makes 6-foot jumper (Ramel Lloyd Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half52-40Michael James makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-41Michael James makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-41Trevon Payton makes layup (Milhan Charles assists)
- 2nd Half55-41Trevon Payton makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half55-42Xzayvion Childress makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-43Xzayvion Childress makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-45Tyrone Iroghama makes layup (Xzayvion Childress assists)
- 2nd Half56-45Milhan Charles makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-45Milhan Charles makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-45Milhan Charles makes layup (Quion Williams assists)
- 2nd Half59-46X'Zaevion Barnett makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-47X'Zaevion Barnett makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-50Michael James makes 29-foot three point jumper (Xzayvion Childress assists)
- 2nd Half61-50Ramel Lloyd Jr. makes 12-foot jumper (Milhan Charles assists)
- 2nd Half61-51Jonathan Pace makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-54Xzayvion Childress makes 29-foot three point jumper (Mussa Mzein assists)
- 2nd Half61-56Mussa Mzein makes layup (Michael James assists)
- 2nd Half63-56Quion Williams makes 2-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half63-57Jonathan Pace makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-58Xzayvion Childress makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-59Xzayvion Childress makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-59Quion Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-59Quion Williams makes 15-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half66-61Michael James makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half68-61Quion Williams makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half69-61Quion Williams makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half69-63Daniel Mayfield makes 2-foot dunk (Michael James assists)
- 2nd Half71-63Quion Williams makes 8-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half71-65Daniel Mayfield makes 19-foot jumper (X'Zaevion Barnett assists)
- 2nd Half73-65Quion Williams makes layup (Milhan Charles assists)
- 2nd Half74-65Quion Williams makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half74-66X'Zaevion Barnett makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half76-66Quion Williams makes layup
- 2nd Half76-67Daniel Mayfield makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half76-68Daniel Mayfield makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half78-68Milhan Charles makes layup (Quion Williams assists)
- 2nd Half78-70Michael James makes 10-foot jumper
Win probability
Above the line favours Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils, below favours Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions.
Venue
- R.W. Harrison HPER ComplexItta Bena, MS
- Attendance1078
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