Arkansas-Pine Bluff Stuns Southern in Thrilling 75-74 Upset

In a shocking turn of events, Arkansas-Pine Bluff pulled off a stunning 75-74 upset over Southern at the F.G. Clark Activity Center, defying the pre-game prediction that had Southern winning by 7.9 points. The Golden Lions, ranked 302 in the net rankings, took down the 288-ranked Jaguars in a nail-biting contest that came down to the wire. This monumental upset will surely send shockwaves through the college basketball world, as Arkansas-Pine Bluff proved they can hang with teams considered to be superior.

The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading baskets and neither able to gain a significant advantage. At halftime, the score was knotted at 31-31, setting the stage for a thrilling second half. Southern's Fazl Oshodi led the charge for the Jaguars, scoring 17 points, while Malek Abdelgowad added 16 points and 12 rebounds. However, it was Quion Williams who stole the show, scoring 23 points and grabbing 7 rebounds to lead Arkansas-Pine Bluff to victory. Trevon Payton also had a notable performance, chipping in 22 points and 5 rebounds for the Golden Lions.

The CHD Scout prediction had Southern winning 83-76, but Arkansas-Pine Bluff had other plans. The Golden Lions outscored the Jaguars 44-43 in the second half, with Williams and Payton combining for 30 points in the period. The Jaguars' Michael Jacobs had a strong game as well, with 15 points and 11 assists, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Golden Lions' balanced attack.

This upset victory is a significant boost to Arkansas-Pine Bluff's resume, as they picked up a Quadrant 4 win on the road. While it may not be a Quad 1 or 2 victory, it's still a notable win for a team looking to build momentum. For Southern, this loss is a Quad 4 defeat, which could hurt their tournament chances. The Jaguars must regroup and refocus if they hope to make a push for the postseason.

The implications of this result are clear: Arkansas-Pine Bluff is a team to be taken seriously, and Southern has some work to do to get back on track. As the season wears on, the Golden Lions want to build on this momentum, while the Jaguars will aim to bounce back from this tough loss. For now, Arkansas-Pine Bluff can savor this major upset victory, one that will surely be remembered for the rest of the season. With this win, the Golden Lions have improved their record to 7-13, and while they still have a long way to go, they've proven they can compete with anyone on any given night.