PINE BLUFF, AR – The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff football team lost to the Southern University Jaguars for their homecoming game with a final score of (34 – 7) on Saturday evening at Simmons Bank Field.
RB Kierre Crossley led the Golden Lions in rushing yards, rushing for 40-yards through 14 carries.
WR Dalyn Hill picked up 44 receiving yards with a total of three receptions for Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
DB Jalon Thigpen picked up six tackles on the defensive end, preventing multiple Jaguar possessions from progressing up the field.
After going scoreless in the first half and trailing Southern (21 – 0), the Golden Lions had to construct a gameplan on making a comeback in the second half against the Jaguars.
The Golden Lions made their way into the red zone multiple times throughout the matchup but could not capitalize on the opportunities. "We have to find out what we can do best in the red zone, rather that's throwing the ball well or running the ball well," said UAPB head coach Doc Gamble about what needs to be done to take advantage of their opportunities in the red zone.
Arkansas-Pine Bluff went on a six-play drive midway through the third quarter, starting on the UAPB 38-yard line and would progress for 46-yards, but was forced to kick a field goal to avoid a Golden Lion turnover but could not convert. UAPB out-passed Southern in the third quarter, picking up 63-yards to Southern's 33-yards but still went scoreless in the third quarter ending with a score of (31 – 0).
In the fourth quarter, the Golden Lions would examine all angles to get on the board.
With three minutes left in the quarter, Arkansas-Pine Bluff went on a 70-yard drive through ten plays, making it the longest drive of the contest for both teams. Vaughn would throw a 28-yard pass to WR Dalyn Hill to pick up a Golden Lion first-down. Vaughn would then use his speed after the snap, rushing into the Southern endzone for 13-yards and a touchdown, putting UAPB's first points on the board.
Kicker Zack Piwniczka's field goal attempt following Vaughn's touchdown would be good to bring the score to (34 – 7) at the end of regulation.
"I told the guys that we have to look in the mirror at ourselves and take care of us first," said Gamble about their preparation for SEC-ranked powerhouse, Arkansas.
Golden Lion football will prepare to take on the Arkansas Razorbacks for the first time in history on Saturday at 11 a.m. at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, AR. The game will be streamed live on SEC Network.
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