LORMAN, Miss. (AP) Jeremiah Kendall scored 18 points to help Alcorn State fend off Arkansas-Pine Bluff 70-67 on Saturday.

Kendall also had seven rebounds for the Braves (11-11, 8-2 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Trevin Wade shot 6 of 7 from the field and 3 for 5 from the line to add 16 points. Dekedran Thorn scored eighgt.

AC Curry finished with 18 points and three steals for the Golden Lions (10-13, 6-4). Shaun Doss added 17 points and four assists. Trejon Ware finished with nine points, six rebounds and four assists.

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Both teams next play Monday. Alcorn State hosts Mississippi Valley State while UAPB visits Jackson State.

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