Golden Lions Rally for Thrilling 75–74 Road Win at Southern
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BATON ROUGE, La. — In a tightly contested Southwestern Athletic Conference clash Saturday night, the UAPB Golden Lions stunned the Southern Jaguars with a dramatic 75–74 victory on the road, snapping a skid and picking up a signature league win.
The Golden Lions (7–13 overall, 4–3 SWAC) overcame a hostile environment at Southern’s home arena, pulling out the one-point victory thanks to clutch performances up and down the lineup.
Senior guard Quion Williams was outstanding, pacing UAPB with 23 points, and adding seven rebounds and three steals in a complete all-around effort. His scoring and defensive pressure proved pivotal in a game that saw lead changes throughout.
Trevon Payton was electric from deep, contributing 22 points on 7-for-10 shooting, including 6-for-8 from three-point range, keeping the Golden Lions competitive every time Southern mounted a charge.
Forward Jaquan Scott provided balanced scoring and clutch free-throw shooting, finishing with 14 points and calmly knocking down 7 of 9 from the charity stripe down the stretch.
With the game tied and the clock winding down, Southern’s final desperation three-point attempt rimmed out with just four seconds left. UAPB secured the rebound and the win, igniting a celebration on the bench and among the visiting fans.
Coach Solomon Bozeman had this to say about the win:
The road victory boosts the Golden Lions’ standing in SWAC play to 4-3 and could be a momentum builder as they approach a challenging stretch of conference games ahead.
