Simpson's Career Best Not Enough as Bulldogs Fall to UAPB

Jan. 12, 2008

Trant Simpson scored a career-high 26 points as Alabama A&M gave the preseason SWAC favorite Arkansas-Pine Bluff all it could handle Saturday night at Elmore Gymnasium. In the end, however, the Golden Lions closed the game with a 15-7 run over the final 3:30 and slipped past the Bulldogs 65-59. The Bulldogs took thier final lead of the evening at 52-50 with 3:43 to play on a three-pointer by Andrew Williams. UAPB answered quickly with a three of its own and never relinquished the lead. A 9-2 run for the Lions left them in command 59-54 with only 33 seconds remaining.

Preseason player of the year, William Byrd scored 21 points for the victors. Jarvis Gunter had a double-double with 16 points and 12 boards.

Simpson was the only Bulldog in double figures.  Williams finished with nine points on three deep balls.

The loss leaves AAMU at 4-9 overall and 1-2 in the SWAC.  The Bulldogs will face Mississippi Valley State live on ESPN-U on Monday. Tip is set for 6:00 pm at Elmore.

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