Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions @ Alcorn State Braves
Tankersley scores 15 as Alcorn State downs Arkansas-Pine Bluff 79-60
ByData Skrive
Feb 9, 2026, 07:57 am
LORMAN, Miss. -- — Marcus Tankersley scored 15 points as Alcorn State beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 79-60 on Saturday night.
Tankersley shot 4 of 8 from the field and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Braves (6-17, 6-4 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Mike Pajeaud scored 12 points and added 12 rebounds. Davian Williams also scored 12 points.
Doctor Bradley led the Golden Lions (4-19, 1-9) in scoring, finishing with 15 points, nine rebounds, four assists, six steals and two blocks. Chop Paljor added 12 points for UAPB. Zach Reinhart had nine points.
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Game Information
Lorman, MS
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Southwestern Athletic ConferenceSouthwestern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 14-4 | - | 17-15 |
| Southern | 11-7 | 3 | 17-17 |
| Florida A&M | 11-7 | 3 | 15-16 |
| Alabama A&M | 10-8 | 4 | 18-15 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 10-8 | 4 | 13-19 |
| Texas Southern | 10-8 | 4 | 12-18 |
| Jackson State | 10-8 | 4 | 12-21 |
| Prairie View A&M | 9-9 | 5 | 19-18 |
| Grambling | 7-11 | 7 | 14-19 |
| Alabama State | 7-11 | 7 | 10-22 |
| Alcorn State | 7-11 | 7 | 9-23 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 2-16 | 12 | 3-30 |
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