FOOTBALL UAPB football team suffers defeat by Alcorn State on homecoming

Slump continues for the football team as the season is winding down.

a touchdown.

“To me, that was the momentum that flipped the game,” said UAPB head coach Lorenzo Hampton.

“We got to get our players locked in and be mentally tough because we are driving the ball, and then we get penalties. That puts us in a third-andlong position,” said Hampton.

The Golden Lions got back in action on Saturday, Oct. 28, when they hosted Jackson State.

After the game against Alcorn State, Hampton acknowledged the team needed to improve in specific areas, emphasizing the importance of resilience, hard work, and teamwork.

In preparing for the game against Jackson State, his focus was on defense.

“Last week, we didn’t do a good job stopping the run. This week, they [Jackson State] got two good running backs. We need to be able to stop the runs first to make them throw the football,” Hampton said.

By Arkansawyer Staff Writer

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff football team suffered a 31-7 loss to Alcorn State before a 13,469 near-capacity homecoming crowd at Simmons Bank Field on Oct. 21. The Golden Lions (1-6, 0-4 SWAC) have lost four consecutive

UAPB sophomore starting quarterback Chancellor Edwards attempts a pass during a game against Southern U. on Oct. 21, at Simmons Bank Field. He completed 19 of 37 passes for 221 yards. (Arkansawyer/Staff photographer) games with four more games remaining for the season. After two unanswered touchdown scorings by Alcorn State, UAPB closed the lead to seven points on a 26-yard passing touchdown from sophomore quarterback Chancellor Edwards to senior Chrysten Cochran with five minutes and 27 seconds remaining in the second quarter. That was the last scoring opportunity for the Lions. Edwards completed 19 of 37 passes for 221 yards with a touchdown and interception for the Lions. Junior running back Joshua Edwards carried the ball nine times for 40 yards. For Alcorn State, 6-foot-1 junior quarterback Aaron Allen completed 14 of 26 passes for 219 yards with two passing touchdowns and ran for a third touchdown with no interceptions. Senior halfback Jarveon Howard ran 14 times for 155 yards with one touchdown in the third quarter. The Braves outgained the Lions by 523 to 254 yards. Both teams turned over the ball once.