| 1 | 2 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOU | 40 | 28 | 8 | 76 |
| ARPB | 33 | 35 | 10 | 78 |
McKnight lifts Arkansas-Pine Bluff past Southern in OT 78-76
PINE BLUFF, Ark. -- Martaveous McKnight hit a 3-pointer with 12 seconds left in overtime to give Arkansas-Pine Bluff a 78-76 win over Southern to stay undefeated in Southwestern Athletic Conference play Saturday.
Jackson State, which beat Texas Southern in overtime Saturday, and Arkansas-Pine Bluff are the only unbeaten teams in conference play.
Sidney Umude hit two free throws with :40 left to put the Jaguars in front, 76-74. McKnight missed a jumper to tie with :18 left, but Travon Harper grabbed the rebound and fed McKnight, who hit the trey for the lead. Trent Steen hit the first of two free throws with :08 left to set the final margin.
Joe'Randle Toliver hit 5 of 8 from distance and scored 20 points to lead the Lions (4-14, 4-0). McKnight finished with 17 points and 11 rebounds and Steen added 17 points and nine boards.
Umude finished with 21 points and 12 rebounds for Southern (5-13, 1-4). Jared Sam added 17 points and 10 boards.
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2017-2018 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grambling St | 13-5 | - | 17-14 |
| Prairie View | 12-6 | 1 | 16-18 |
| Texas Southern | 12-6 | 1 | 16-20 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 12-6 | 1 | 14-21 |
| Southern | 10-8 | 3 | 15-18 |
| Jackson St | 9-9 | 4 | 12-20 |
| Alabama St | 8-10 | 5 | 8-23 |
| Alcorn St | 7-11 | 6 | 11-21 |
| Miss Valley St | 4-14 | 9 | 4-28 |
| Alabama A&M | 3-15 | 10 | 3-28 |