PINE BLUFF, Ark. (Interstat) — Alex Mirhosseini scored 20 points and Quion Williams added 25 to lead Arkansas-Pine Bluff to an 84-77 men’s basketball victory over Alcorn State on Saturday at HPER Complex.

The Golden Lions built a 49-34 halftime lead behind efficient shooting, finishing the game 28 of 49 from the floor and 19 of 24 from the free-throw line. The Braves mounted a second-half charge, cutting the deficit to three points late, but could not complete the comeback despite shooting 10 for 19 from 3-point range.

Davian Williams led Alcorn State with 18 points. Arkansas-Pine Bluff improved to 10-13 overall, while Alcorn State fell to 4-18.