DALLAS, TX --  The Prairie View A&M Panthers faced a tough opponent in the SMU Mustangs at Moody Coliseum, on the road Monday, despite a promising start, the Panthers could not sustain momentum, ultimately falling 69-110 in this regular season clash.

The team got a 29-point showing from the bench, ​​having four players score in double figures, led by Tanahj Pettway, who had 20 points. Braelon Bush tacked on 14 points off of the bench and Chauncey Gibson chipped in as well with 11 points from the bench and Nick Anderson, who added 10 points and topped the rebound charts with 7.

The game began with high intensity as Prairie View A&M kept pace with SMU, concluding the first half trailing just slightly at 46-51. However, the second half saw the Mustangs increase their lead significantly, leading to the Panthers' defeat.  Marcel Bryant pulled down four offensive rebounds to pace the Prairie View A&M offense which grabbed 15 boards and turned them into 12 second-chance points.

Prairie View A&M forced 14 SMU turnovers. The Panthers turned those takeaways into 17 points on the other end of the floor. Nick Anderson's three steals led the way for Prairie View A&M.

The Panthers are navigating a challenging season with a current record of 1-3, remaining undefeated in the SWAC conference at 0-0. The team looks to regroup and focus on their next challenge as they face Fresno State on November 20, 2024, in Fresno, Calif. The game will provide an opportunity for the Panthers to refine their strategies and aim for a victory to improve their season record.


How It Happened

After falling behind 42-31, Prairie View A&M went on a 10-0 run with 5:24 left in the first half to narrow its deficit to 42-41. SMU answered back and added to its lead, leaving the Panthers down 51-46 entering halftime.

Prairie View A&M could not pull any closer in the second half, losing by a final of 110-69. Prairie View A&M got a boost from its bench in the period, as non-starters accounted for 14 of its 23 total points.

Game Notes

» The Panthers shared the ball well, recording an assist on 61 percent of made field goals.
» The Prairie View A&M bench came alive by adding 29 points to its scoring output.
» Braelon Bush and Chauncey Gibson came off the bench to score 14 and 11 points, respectively.
» The Prairie View A&M defense forced 14 turnovers.
» Prairie View A&M cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 15 offensive boards in the game.
» Tanahj Pettway led the Panthers with a game-high 20 points.
» Prairie View A&M got a team-high seven rebounds from Nick Anderson.

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