PRAIRIE VIEW - Prairie View A&M faces another challenging encounter as they set to travel to Corpus Christi, Texas to take on the Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders on Saturday. PVAMU will look to improve their season record, the Panthers aim to even out their all-time series against the Islanders.

The Panthers, led by coach Byron Smith, hold a 1-5 record this season and look towards Nick Anderson, their standout player, to make a significant impact. Anderson has been exceptional from the three-point line, averaging 2.8 makes per game and scoring 19.8 points on a 44.7% shooting accuracy. His performance will be crucial as the Panthers seek their second win of the season.

Texas A&M Corpus Christi, guided by coach Jim Shaw, comes into this matchup with a 4-3 record. They rely on Jordan Roberts, who is known for his sharpshooting abilities from beyond the arc, averaging 1.3 three-pointers per game at a 39.1% success rate. The Islanders will aim to continue their positive momentum and extend their winning record against the Panthers, which currently stands at 5-1.

Reflecting on their previous games, the last encounter between these teams was on January 9, 2006, where Prairie View A&M was defeated 105-77 in Corpus Christi. With a significant gap since their last matchup, both teams are undoubtedly eager to establish dominance in this upcoming game.

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