PRAIRIE VIEW—Prairie View A&M men's basketball currently holds a season record of 1-3. They are prepared to face off against the Fresno State Bulldogs on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, inside the Save Mart Center at 9:00 pm CT. This contest, only the second encounter between the two teams, presents an opportunity for the Panthers to build on their one-game win streak from their previous meeting on November 14, 2016, in Fresno.

Under the guidance of Head Coach Byron Smith, the Panthers are looking to leverage their key players such as guards Nick Anderson, Tanahj Pettway, Chauncey Gibson, and Orlando Horton, alongside forward Marcel Bryant. Fresno State, currently with a record of 1-2 under Coach Vance Walberg, boasts significant talent including forwards Elijah Price, Alex Crawford, Mykell Robinson, and guards Jalen Weaver and Zaon Collins.

The upcoming game offers an intriguing match up, as both teams look to improve their records early in the season. This game provides a platform for the Panthers to demonstrate their growth and strategies developed by Coach Smith against a comparably seasoned opponent. Fans are encouraged to mark their calendars for this promising early-season encounter.

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