PRAIRIE VIEW – The top two teams in the Southwestern Athletic Conference battle it out this Saturday, as Prairie View A&M men's basketball hosts arch-rival Texas Southern at 5:30 p.m. in the Baby Dome.

Prairie View A&M (11-11) and Texas Southern (10-12) are tied atop the standings with identical 7-2 records in SWAC play.

The Panthers look to defend their 21-game home winning streak, a mark that is the second-longest active streak of its kind in the nation. Prairie View A&M seeks to avenge a 71-67 loss to Texas Southern on Jan. 11. Senior Devonte Patterson was a handful for the Tigers in the loss, putting up 21 points and 11 boards. Senior Gerard Andrus posted 16 points.

Prairie View is 3-1 in its last four home games versus Texas Southern.

Prior to tip-off, there will be a special banner presentation commemorating the 2019 SWAC Men's Basketball Championship-winning Panthers team.

Panther News and Notes:
- The Panthers' defense ranks as the most formidable in the conference, as it is tied for the lowest points-per-game allowance in the SWAC at 69.0. Prairie View A&M is even more unforgiving in league play, allowed a SWAC-best 61.7 points per game to conference opponents.

- Andrus (14.0 PPG) – the league's leading shooter at 55.2% -- Patterson (13.1 PPG) and senior Darius Williams (12.7 PPG) combine to average 39.8 points per game, making them the second-highest scoring trio in the SWAC. Each individual ranks within the top 15 as far as individual scorers in the conference.

- The Panthers are one of the most active defenses in the nation, ranking 16^th in the country in total steals (196) and 22^nd nationally in turnovers forced (18.4). Both figures lead the conference.

Scouting the Opposition:
- While one of the top teams in the league record-wise, Texas Southern has been susceptible to explosive offenses at times this season. The Tigers rank next-to-last in scoring defense (76.0 PPG allowed) among league teams.

- Texas Southern crashes the boards with the best of them, pacing the conference with a 38.8 boards per game average.

- Tyrik Armstrong is the top option for the Tigers offensively, averaging 13.8 points per game. Yahuza Rasas has flashed as a difference maker on the inside, averaging a shade under 10 points per game while ranking second in rebounding (8.2 RPG).

How to Follow:
- The contest is scheduled to be streamed HERE, and Live Stats will be available as well.