FRIDAY’S STATE DIV. I GAMES

SWAC WOMEN COLUMBIA 95, UAPB 57

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — A balanced effort on offense and a stingy performance defensively allowed Columbia (4-2) to roll past the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff on Friday during the Miami Thanksgiving Tournament at the Watsco Center.

Jaida Patrick had 16 points and six rebounds for the Lions, who shot 32 of 64 (50%) while limiting UAPB (1-3) to 38.3% (23 of 60) shooting from the floor, including 25% (4 of 16) in the fourth quarter. Hannah Pratt had 15 points, and Kitty Henderson, Perri Page and Abbey Hsu each scored12 points for Columbia. Paige Lauder came up with 10 points.

Jelissa Reese finished with 12 points, 7 rebounds and 6 steals for the Golden Lions, who trailed 46-32 at halftime but faced a 72-44 deficit after three quarters of play, largely due to a 16-4 run by Columbia that closed out the third quarter. Azaria Robinson had 11 points and six rebounds, and Raziya Potter collected nine points for UAPB.

SUN BELT MEN PRAIRIE VIEW A&M 67, ARKANSAS STATE 59

William Douglas had 18 points and nine rebounds in Prairie View A&M’s victory over Arkansas State at First National Bank Arena.

Malcolm Farrington and Markise Davis led Arkansas State (3-3) with 15 points each, but the Panthers (4-2) overcame a deficit at the half to outscore the Red Wolves 41-28 in the second half.

ASU shot 40.8% (20-49) from the floor and 80% (12-15) at the freethrow line. Seven of Caleb Fields’ 14 points came from the free-throw line, with the junior guard also handing out a game-high five assists.

The Panthers connected on 25 of 61 shot attempts for a 41% clip and were 14 for 18 at the foul line (77.8%). A&M won the battle of the boards 4524, racking up 17 rebounds on the offensive end.

Caleb Fields finished with 14 points and five assists for ASU.