PINE BLUFF, Ark. (Interstat) — Bethune-Cookman outscored Arkansas-Pine Bluff by five points in overtime to secure an 87-82 men’s basketball victory Monday night at HPER Complex.

The Wildcats, who led 32-37 at halftime, saw the Golden Lions erase that deficit to force an extra period tied at 69. Bethune-Cookman then dominated overtime, 18-13, to earn the conference win. Arkansas-Pine Bluff’s comeback attempt fell short despite matching the Wildcats’ intensity in regulation before a crowd of 1,423.

The result improved Bethune-Cookman to 7-11 overall. Arkansas-Pine Bluff dropped to 6-13.