GRAMBLING, La. --The Prairie View A&M Panthers struggled on Sunday, falling to the Grambling Tigers 12-2 despite the efforts of freshman Ahmar Donatto, who went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI.

Sophomore Matthew Krall (3-2) got the ball to start for Prairie View A&M (17-26, 13-7) and took the loss. Sophomore Kyle Carrick was a bright spot for the Panthers, coming out of the bullpen and throwing three innings, giving up one run on two hits, with two walks and one strikeout.

Offensively, the Panthers were paced by Donatto, who went 1-for-4 on the day with a double and an RBI. Sophomore Garrison Weiss put together a standout performance as well, going 2-for-3.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Trailing 7-0, the Panthers first put runs on the board in the fifth inning. Prairie View A&M pushed across two runs in the frame, the big blow coming on an RBI double from Donatto. The Panthers were unable to get any closer, as Grambling added five runs to their tally on the way to a 12-2 final.

GAME NOTES
» Prairie View A&M's highest scoring inning was the fifth, when it pushed two runs across.
» Prairie View A&M pitchers faced 39 Grambling hitters in the game, allowing six ground balls and 10 fly balls while striking out three.
» Donatto led the Panthers at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
» Grambling was led offensively by sophomore Trevor Hatton, who went 3-for-5 with two home runs and five RBI.
» Senior Kerry led the Tigers pitching staff, throwing six innings of two-run ball.