NORMAN, OK --  In a challenging  men's  basketball outing at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, OK, Prairie View A&M faced a tough game against the Oklahoma Sooners. The game, which took place on Sunday December 29, ended with the Panthers struggling to close a widening gap, ultimately succumbing 89-67 to the Sooners.

From the onset, Prairie View A&M found themselves in a challenging position, trailing 43-32 by halftime. Despite their efforts to rally in the second half, the Panthers were unable to overcome Oklahoma's lead. Key contributors for the Panthers included Tanahj Pettway, who led the scoring with 22 points. Marcel Bryant and Jordan Tillmon also made significant contributions, scoring 14 and 11 points, respectively. Additionally, Elijah Terry was noticeable for his defensive efforts, pulling down 8 rebounds alongside his 8 points.

The Panthers now hold a season record of 1-12. Looking ahead, they aim to regroup and face Grambling State for their season conference opener on Saturday, January 4th at William J. Nicks Building in Prairie View, Texas. This next home meeting will be crucial for the Panthers as they seek to turn their season around with a much-needed win.

How It Happened

Prairie View A&M struggled out of the gate, falling behind 43-32 heading into halftime.

Oklahoma kept widening its lead after intermission, constructing a 58-45 advantage before Prairie View A&M went on a 5-0 run, finished off by Bush's three, to shrink the deficit to 58-50 with 11:17 to go in the contest. Oklahoma responded and outscored the Panthers the rest of the way, ending the game with a final score of 89-67. Prairie View A&M took care of business in the paint, recording 24 of its 35 points in the lane.

Game Notes