Preview: Jackson State Tigers at Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions PINE BLUFF, Ark. (Interstat) — A pair of SWAC teams trending in opposite directions will meet Monday night when the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions host the Jackson State Tigers at the HPER Complex. The Golden Lions (10-13 overall) enter on a four-game winning streak, their longest of the season, after an 84-77 victory over Alcorn State on Saturday. Guard Alex Mirhosseini has been a catalyst, averaging 14.2 points during the streak, including a 20-point, 6-assist performance in the latest win. Conversely, Jackson State (7-16) has lost three of its last four, though it is coming off a 97-81 road win at Mississippi Valley State. That victory snapped a two-game skid. The matchup features two of the conference’s top recent performers. Jackson State’s Jayme Mitchell is averaging 22.4 points over his last five games, erupting for a career-high 39 points on 15-of-20 shooting in Saturday’s win. His scoring prowess will be central to the Tigers’ hopes. Mirhosseini provides steady backcourt leadership for UAPB, contributing scoring and playmaking. His 20-point outing against Alcorn State matched his season high. Arkansas-Pine Bluff won the first meeting this season, 75-74, in Jackson on Jan. 24. Mirhosseini hit the game-winning free throws with two seconds remaining. Mitchell was held to seven points in that contest. The Golden Lions have found a rhythm in close games, with three of their four consecutive wins decided by four points or fewer. Jackson State has struggled in tight finishes, with four of its last six losses coming by five points or less, including an overtime defeat. With the SWAC tournament seeding at stake, Monday’s game offers UAPB a chance to solidify its position in the upper half of the standings, while Jackson State aims to build momentum and level the season series. Tipoff is set for 8:30 p.m. EST.