AVALON, Miss. (Interstat) — Milhan Charles scored 22 points to guide Arkansas-Pine Bluff to a 78-70 men’s basketball victory over Mississippi Valley State on Saturday at LeFlore County Civic Center.

The Golden Lions built a 30-24 halftime lead and maintained control throughout the second half. Quion Williams added 19 points for Arkansas-Pine Bluff, which improved to 8-13 overall.

Michael James led all scorers with 25 points for the Delta Devils, who fell to 1-21. Daniel Mayfield added 15 points for Mississippi Valley State in the Southwestern Athletic Conference game attended by 1,078 fans.