PORTLAND, OR – Finding the pieces and putting them together along the way after a weeklong trip throughout the Midwest and the mountains, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff men’s basketball team made their way back to the Lion’s Den to prepare for a key matchup against Portland University to the Chiles Center on Thursday night.
Kylen Milton is leading the Golden Lions, who is averaging 16 points per game, shooting .440% from behind the arch. Milton is coming off two back-to-back double-digit games, scoring 24 points at Colorado State and 17 points at Wyoming, where he shot 62 percent from the perimeter.
Hustling on the floor well for Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Brandon Brown currently averages eight rebounds per game, including his incredible debut in a UAPB jersey, grabbing 14 rebounds against powerhouse Creighton.
The Golden Lions are coming off an 85 – 45 loss against Wyoming, where the Golden Lions shot an unconfident 30 percent from the field, but since being back in the lab, Arkansas-Pine Bluff is looking sharp on the floor, and with the energy from a great coaching staff, the drive and hunger is rubbing off on this UAPB basketball team.
The Golden Lions will match up against a Portland Pirate team with four players averaging in double figures.
Portland is coming off a victory against SWAC foe Alcorn State with a close score of 62 – 58.
TO BE SUCCESSFUL
The Golden Lions must knock down shots and get to their hotspots on the floor. If they see the ball go through the net early, it will be a long night for Portland. Arkansas-Pine Bluff must also get back on transition defense and protect the paint, not allowing entry passes or anybody to seal in the post.
Tipoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. CT and will be aired on KRCW-TV and will also be available to listen on 910 ESPN-PORTLAND.
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