PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas -- In a hard-fought soccer match at Prairie View, Texas, the Prairie View A&M Panthers women's soccer team faced a narrow defeat against Grambling with a final score of 3-2 on October 17, 2025. The game was particularly intense as both teams are part of the SWAC conference, making every game a crucial step towards conference rankings.
Prairie View fell to Grambling 3-2. The loss dropped Prairie View's record to 2-10-2 overall and 1-3-1 in SWAC play.
How it Happened
The first half saw Grambling taking a slight lead, ending with a score of 2-1. Despite the deficit, the Panthers showed resilience with significant plays from their players. Prairie View got on the board to make it a 2-1 game on Ashanti Hall's eighth-minute goal, her fourth of the season.
The second half continued with both teams aggressively pushing for goals. Prairie View narrowed the gap on Grambling to make it a 3-2 game on Niasia Goodwin's second goal of the season in the 81st minute. Prairie View's goalkeeper, Nenah Jackson, was pivotal in defense, making critical saves and directing the backline. The game finished without another goal scored. Prairie View fought hard to overturn the halftime deficit but fell just short as Grambling secured their lead with an additional goal, bringing the final tally to 3-2 in favor of Grambling.
Game Notes
- Prairie View received one yellow card.
- Nenah Jackson totaled four saves for the Lady Panthers out of 15 total Lady Tigers shots.
- Ashanti Hall scored 1 goal.
- Niasia Goodwin scored 1 goal
- Prairie View put five shots on goal.
Looking ahead, the Panthers are set to play their next game on October 19, 2025, against the University of Arkansas - Pine Bluff (UAPB) at the PVAMU Soccer Complex. With a current record of 2-10-2 overall and 1-3-1 in the conference, the Panthers are poised to enhance their tactics and performance in the upcoming games.
