March 9, 2006

Box Score

Birmingham, Ala. - Alabama A&M's reign as SWAC champions came to an end Thursday as Arkansas-Pine Bluff pulled the upset of the tournament in the quarterfinal round of the SWAC Tournament. A&M led only once in the game, could not mount a comeback as the Golden Lions posted a 64-54 victory that ended the Bulldog careers of seniors Obie Trotter (pictured), Joe Martin, Chris Collins, and Kevin Smith.

AAMU shot just 32 percent in the first half and was outrebounded 26-17 on the glass as the Lions pushed to a 33-23 lead at the half. Alabama A&M would mount a charge in the first eight minutes of the second half, taking a brief 39-37 lead with 12:11 remaining. UAPB answered with a 12-2 run, and the Bulldogs never seriously threatened again.

Trotter's career ended with a 20-point effort, and Martin finished with nine points and 11 rebounds. Michael Ford was the only other Bulldog to score in double figures with 10. Alabama A&M was held to 31 percent from the field for the game.