Arkansas-Pine Bluff advances to SWAC championship game

Arkansas-Pine Bluff defeated Alabama State in the 22-23 WBB SWAC Tourney in a 71-66 thriller on Friday afternoon. It was a thrilling game that saw ...

March 11, 2023
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Arkansas-Pine Bluff defeated Alabama State in the 22-23 WBB SWAC Tourney in a 71-66 thriller on Friday afternoon. It was a thrilling game that saw nine lead changes. Coriah Beck scored 16 points to lead the way for Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Maya Peat was pivotal as well, shooting 3-of-6 in the second half for 10 points to power the Lady Lions forward after the break. As a team, Arkansas-Pine Bluff shot 9-of-20 from the field in the second half, scoring 1.11 points per possession on average. 2023 SWAC Basketball Tournament – Friday, March 10, 2023 – Bartow Arena – Women's Semifinal #1 – Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs Alabama State Ayana Emmanuel led the charge for Alabama State, accumulating 27 points and five assists.

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