PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas --The Prairie View A&M Panthers put together an admirable performance on Thursday, but ultimately came up short, falling to the Grambling Tigers by the score of 6-3.

Junior Michael Dews (4-6) started and took the loss on the mound for Prairie View A&M (18-33, 14-13). Junior Tyrone Ty was a bright spot out of the bullpen, going two shutout innings while allowing one hit, walking none and striking out two.

Junior Derrek Lathon led the way offensively for the Panthers, going 2-for-4 in the ballgame with two RBI. Sophomore Garrison Weiss provided a noteworthy day at the plate as well, going 2-for-4 with a double.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Panthers were trailing 5-0 in the sixth inning when they first put runs on the board. Prairie View A&M scored three runs in the frame, highlighted by a two-run single off the bat of Lathon. The Panthers were unable to get any closer, as Grambling added one run to their tally on the way to a 6-3 final.

GAME NOTES
» Prairie View A&M's highest scoring inning was the sixth, when it pushed three runs across.
» Prairie View A&M pitchers faced 45 Grambling hitters in the game, allowing 12 ground balls and seven fly balls while striking out eight.
» Lathon led the Panthers at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
» Grambling was led offensively by sophomore Trevor Hatton, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
» Senior Lorenzo Peterson led the Tigers pitching staff, throwing eight innings of three-run ball.