BEAUMONT, Texas --The Prairie View A&M Panthers struggled on Tuesday, falling to the Lamar Cardinals 13-3 despite the efforts of freshman John Lawson, who went 1-for-2 with an RBI.

Sophomore Tyson Carlton (0-2) started and took the loss on the mound for Prairie View A&M (11-11).

In the batter's box, the Panthers were led by Lawson, who went 1-for-2 on the day with a walk and an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Trailing 11-0, the Panthers first put runs on the board in the seventh inning. The Panthers were unable to get any closer, as Lamar added two runs to their tally on the way to a 13-3 final.

GAME NOTES
» Prairie View A&M's highest scoring inning was the seventh, when it pushed three runs across.
» Prairie View A&M pitchers faced 47 Lamar hitters in the game, allowing six ground balls and 10 fly balls while striking out seven.
» The Panthers drew five walks from Lamar pitching.
» Lawson led the Panthers at the plate, going 1-for-2 with an RBI.
» Lamar was led offensively by junior Brayden Evans, who went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI.
» Junior Peyton Havard led the Cardinals pitching staff, throwing two scoreless innings.