COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (Interstat) — Alabama State pulled away in the fourth quarter to defeat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 72-59 in a Southwestern Athletic Conference women’s basketball tournament game Friday at Gateway Center Arena.

The Lady Hornets, now 17-14, used a 23-point final period to secure the win after the Lady Golden Lions closed to within four points entering the quarter. Alabama State built an early lead with 22 first-quarter points but was outscored in the second and third quarters.

Arkansas-Pine Bluff, which ended its season at 15-16, was led by Jasmine Davis and Jailah Pelly. Amari Franklin and Ny’Keria Flowers were key contributors for Alabama State. Attendance was 1,072.