PINE BLUFF, Ark. (Interstat) — The Alabama A&M women’s basketball team secured a decisive 72-49 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff in a Southwestern Athletic Conference game Saturday at HPER Complex.

The Bulldogs controlled the game throughout, building a 34-18 halftime lead. Alabama A&M’s defense stifled the Lady Golden Lions, who managed just six points in the second quarter. Jaida Belton led Alabama A&M with 13 points and 17 rebounds. Kaila Walker added a team-high 17 points.

Alabama A&M improved to 5-9 overall. Arkansas-Pine Bluff fell to 3-9. Attendance was 645.