MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Interstat) — Alabama State pulled away in the second half to defeat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 79-61 in a SWAC men’s basketball game Saturday at Dunn-Oliver Acadome.

The Hornets, who led 34-33 at halftime, outscored the Golden Lions 45-28 after intermission. Alabama State forced 22 turnovers, converting them into 30 points. Jerquarius Stanback led the Hornets with 19 points and six rebounds. Quion Williams scored 23 points for Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

Alabama State improved to 8-16 overall. Arkansas-Pine Bluff fell to 11-14. Attendance was 1,433.