Bethune-Cookman Edges Arkansas-Pine Bluff in Overtime
Monday, January 19, 2026, 6:30 PM ET · H.O. Clemmons Arena
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 87, Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions 82, 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 Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions?
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions 87-82 at H.O. Clemmons Arena on January 19, 2026.
Who was favored in Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions?
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -142 (about 59% implied). The favorite won.
In a thrilling overtime contest, the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats defeated the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions 87-82 at H.O. Clemmons Arena. This victory marks an important win for the Wildcats, improving their record to 8-11, while the Golden Lions fall to 6-14. The game was tightly contested, showcasing the competitive spirit of both teams.
Arkansas-Pine Bluff entered the game with a record of 6-13, having won three of their last five games, but they were on a two-game losing streak. Their recent form included an average of 77.4 points scored and 74.4 points allowed over their last five games. At home, they had a record of 4-1 in their last five games, averaging 85.8 points scored and allowing 76.4 points. However, they struggled in their last two outings, losing to Florida A&M Rattlers 67-71 and Prairie View A&M Panthers 61-73.
On the other hand, Bethune-Cookman came into the matchup with a record of 7-11 and had a mixed performance over their last ten games, winning four and losing six. They were riding a one-game winning streak after defeating the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 79-63. Their scoring average in the last five games was 78.0 points, while they allowed an average of 78.2 points. However, they had struggled on the road, with a record of 1-5 away from home.
The previous meeting between these two teams occurred on January 21, 2025, where Arkansas-Pine Bluff lost to Bethune-Cookman 64-73. This game was crucial for the Golden Lions as they sought to even the score against their rivals.
In terms of injuries, no specific players were mentioned in the block, suggesting both teams were likely at full strength for this matchup.
The betting odds from DraftKings favored Bethune-Cookman by 2.5 points, with a total set at 155.5. The spread and total reflected the expectations for a competitive game, and the final score certainly delivered on that front.
The game conditions were typical for a college basketball matchup, held in the indoor setting of H.O. Clemmons Arena, which provided a neutral environment for both teams.
As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed a back-and-forth battle that culminated in overtime. Key scoring plays in the extra period included free throws from Jakobi Heady and a layup from Ramel Lloyd Jr., which helped the Wildcats maintain their lead. The final moments saw Bethune-Cookman secure their victory with free throws from Arterio Morris, sealing the game at 87-82.
Overall, this matchup showcased the intensity and unpredictability of college basketball, with both teams fighting hard for a crucial win. The Wildcats' ability to close out the game in overtime was a testament to their resilience and determination.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | BCU -2.5 | 155.5 o -110 / u -110 | Bethune-Cookman Wildcats -142 · Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions +120 |
Leaders
- PointsQuion Williams19Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions
- AssistsQuion Williams9Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions
- ReboundsQuion Williams6Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions
- PointsJakobi Heady25Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
- AssistsDoctor Bradley3Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
- ReboundsDoctor Bradley9Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
Recent form
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions
Last 10: 6-4Streak L285.8 scored · 76.4 allowed per game4-1 at home
- 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
- L72-76at DePaul Blue DemonsDec 7
- W63-62at UIC FlamesDec 3
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
Last 10: 4-6Streak W171 scored · 85.1 allowed per game1-5 away
- W79-63at Mississippi Valley State Delta DevilsJan 17
- L73-77vs Southern JaguarsJan 13
- W74-65vs Grambling TigersJan 10
- W87-83vs Florida A&M RattlersJan 3
- L77-103at Oklahoma State CowboysDec 30
- L71-107at Arizona WildcatsDec 23
- L53-112at Saint Louis BillikensDec 18
- L60-82at Missouri TigersDec 14
- W80-59vs South Carolina State BulldogsDec 6
- L56-100at Indiana HoosiersNov 29
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 | Bethune-Cookman Wildcats | Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-57 | 28-56 |
| Field goal % | 47 | 50 |
| Three-pointers | 3-13 | 5-16 |
| Three-point % | 23 | 31 |
| Free throws | 30-41 | 21-30 |
| Free throw % | 73 | 70 |
| Rebounds | 41 | 29 |
| Offensive rebounds | 15 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 26 | 21 |
| Assists | 13 | 18 |
| Steals | 10 | 11 |
| Blocks | 5 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 17 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 17 | 23 |
| Fast-break points | 10 | 13 |
| Points in the paint | 42 | 44 |
| Fouls | 22 | 29 |
| Largest lead | 7 | 17 |
| Lead changes | 14 | 14 |
| Time in front | 37 | 52 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half58-55Jaquan Scott makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-56Jaquan Scott makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-57Jaquan Scott makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-58Jaquan Scott makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-58Jakobi Heady makes layup (Doctor Bradley assists)
- 2nd Half60-60Jaquan Scott makes 3-foot dunk (Trevon Payton assists)
- 2nd Half61-60Jakobi Heady makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-61Quion Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-61Doctor Bradley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-63Jaquan Scott makes 3-foot dunk (Quion Williams assists)
- 2nd Half62-64Quion Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-64Doctor Bradley makes layup (Arterio Morris assists)
- 2nd Half64-66Jaquan Scott makes 12-foot jumper (Quion Williams assists)
- 2nd Half65-66Daniel Rouzan makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-66Jakobi Heady makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-66Jakobi Heady makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-68Quion Williams makes layup
- 2nd Half67-69Quion Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-69Daniel Rouzan makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-69Daniel Rouzan makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT72-69Seneca Willoughby makes 24-foot three point jumper (Doctor Bradley assists)
- OT72-71Trevon Payton makes layup (Dennis Asoro assists)
- OT75-71Seneca Willoughby makes 30-foot three point jumper (Daniel Rouzan assists)
- OT75-72Alex Mirhosseini makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT75-73Alex Mirhosseini makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT77-73Jakobi Heady makes layup (Daniel Rouzan assists)
- OT77-76Alex Mirhosseini makes 29-foot three point jumper (Ramel Lloyd Jr. assists)
- OT79-76Daniel Rouzan makes layup
- OT80-76Daniel Rouzan makes free throw 1 of 1
- OT80-77Milhan Charles makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT80-78Milhan Charles makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT81-78Daniel Rouzan makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT82-78Jakobi Heady makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT83-78Jakobi Heady makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT83-80Ramel Lloyd Jr. makes layup
- OT84-80Jakobi Heady makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT85-80Jakobi Heady makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT86-80Arterio Morris makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT87-80Arterio Morris makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT87-82Dennis Asoro makes layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions, below favours Bethune-Cookman Wildcats.
Venue
- H.O. Clemmons ArenaPine Bluff, AR
- Attendance1423
- OfficialsJames Hicks, Crystal Hogan, Sparky Hamilton
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