CHICAGO, IL -- Prairie View A&M encountered a challenging game against the DePaul Blue Devils, culminating in a 92-59 loss at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL, Thursday night. Despite the tough defeat in this regular-season basketball affair, the Panthers showed resilience and moments of promising play. The team got a 24-point performance from the bench.
The Panthers had two players score in double figures, led by Nick Anderson, who had 20 points, seven rebounds, and three steals. Orlando Horton, Jr. added 13 points, and Jordan Tillmon added five. Led by Anderson's four offensive rebounds, Prairie View A&M did a great job crashing the offensive glass, pulling down 13 boards that resulted in 10 second chance points. The Prairie View A&M defense was a problem in Thursday's game, forcing 18 DePaul turnovers while committing 13. Those takeaways turned into 11 points on the offensive end of the floor. Anderson's three steals led the way individually for the Panthers.
The Panthers were trailing from the beginning, with the halftime scoreboard reading 45-20 in favor of DePaul. Throughout the game, Nick Anderson led the Panthers in scoring with an impressive tally of 20 points, which was supported by Orlando Horton, Jr., who added 13 points to the team's total. Various other team members contributed significantly, with Chauncey Gibson securing 5 rebounds and Zaakir Sawyer making notable defensive plays with 2 steals. Additionally, Anderson stood out in scoring and with seven rebounds and three steals, demonstrating his all-around gameplay.
Despite the loss, Prairie View A&M showed significant potential and opportunities for improvement as they prepared for their next encounter. The Panthers are set to face Incarnate Word on November 12, 2024, at the McDermott Center in San Antonio, Texas. With a current team record of 1-1, the team is focusing on bouncing back and capitalizing on the learning experiences from this game to enhance their season performance.
How It Happened
Prairie View A&M struggled out of the gate, falling behind 45-20 heading into halftime.
DePaul kept widening its lead after intermission, constructing a 74-40 advantage before Prairie View A&M went on a 6-0 run, finished off by Anderson's layup, to shrink the deficit to 74-46 with 7:23 to go in the contest. DePaul responded and outscored the Panthers the rest of the way, ending the game with a final score of 92-59. Prairie View A&M took care of business in the paint, recording 24 of its 39 points in the lane.
Game Notes
» The Prairie View A&M bench came alive by scoring 24 points to its scoring output.
» The Prairie View A&M defense forced 18 turnovers.
» Prairie View A&M cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 13 offensive boards in the game.
» Anderson led the Panthers with a game-high 20 points.
» Prairie View A&M got a team-high seven rebounds from Anderson.
