PINE BLUFF, Ark. (Interstat) — Arkansas-Pine Bluff held off Alcorn State 64-60 in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Saturday at HPER Complex.

The Lady Golden Lions, who improved to 9-12, were led by Khaniah Gardner’s 15 rebounds and Jailah Pelly’s 20 points. Indiya Bowen added 15 points for Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

Kiarra Henderson scored 20 points for the Lady Braves, now 11-10. Nakia Cheathman posted an 11-point, 10-rebound double-double in the loss.

Alcorn State was projected as a heavy favorite by statistical models but could not overcome the home team. The Southwestern Athletic Conference matchup was the first of two regular-season meetings between the schools.