Written by Alex Goodwin:

NORMAL, Ala. – The Prairie View A&M women's basketball team defeated Alabama A&M University 55-48 on Monday night at the T.M. Elmore Gym

Shala Dobbins led the Lady Panthers in scoring, registering 20 points in 35 minutes of action. Dominique Newman tallied 16 points on 50 percent shooting from beyond the three point arc.
 
The contest began with both squads trading baskets in the early going. La'Neique Nealey drained a jump shot to give the Lady Panthers a two point lead with 5:11 left in the opening quarter.  The game would remain tight throughout the quarter, ending the frame 16-15 in favor of PVAMU.
 
The start of the second quarter was much like the first, as the two teams continued to battle for the lead, with neither gaining much of an advantage. With 5:52 remaining in the half, the game was all knotted at 20. Prairie View would finish the half strong, outscoring the Lady Bulldogs 10-6 to close out the half. The scoring spurt was keyed by baskets by Newman and Dobbins.  As halftime was set to begin the Lady Panthers were in possession of a 30-24 lead.
 
PVAMU continued their strong play during the third quarter, playing strong defense and converting high percentage attempts on the offensive end. The quality play from the Lady Panthers allowed them to take a lead as large as 15 multiple times during the quarter. Timely buckets from Dobbins, Nealey, Jhyrah Cobb, and Alexus Robinson keyed an impressive third quarter performance by PVAMU.  As the third frame came to a close, the Lady Panthers held a double digit advantage 47-34.
 
The Lady Panthers remained in control during the opening minutes of the final quarter. Prairie View A&M took a 12 point lead with 9:10 left on a converted Newman layup.  However, AAMU would claw their way back into the contest, cutting the PVAMU advantage to 49-44 with 4:10 remaining in regulation. The Lady Panthers would respond, allowing the Lady Bulldogs to only score four points down the stretch, while knocking down key baskets and free throws to secure the victory.
 
The Lady Panthers will return to the hardwood to face cross town rival Texas Southern in a SWAC showdown at the William J. Nicks Baby Dome on Saturday, February 3rd for a 3 pm tip off.
 
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