HOUSTON, TX --Tanahj Pettway totaled 23 points and Braelon Bush added 20, but the Prairie View A&M men's basketball team fell to the Texas Southern Tigers 79-63 on the road Saturday.  Despite a close halftime score of 27-28 in favor of Texas Southern, Prairie View A&M could not maintain the momentum in the second half.

Pettway and Bush's stellar scoring performances led the Panthers (4-18, 3-6) in the contest. Pettway tacked on seven rebounds. Marcel Bryant also helped out with 14 points.

Pettway also collected seven rebounds, highlighting his all-round performance in the game. Bush's notable moment came with back-to-back three-pointers toward the end of the contest, although these were not enough to secure a victory. Additional contributions came from Bryant who demonstrated defensive prowess with a block and a steal.

Despite the loss, several Panthers players put in noteworthy numbers. Orlando Horton Jr. marked his defensive presence with a block and a steal, while Elijah Terry replicated this defensive effort with similar stats. The rebounds were evenly spread among the team with contributions from Zaakir Sawyer, Ryan Bolton Jr., and several others who ensured Prairie View A&M stayed competitive throughout the game.

Looking forward, the Panthers aim to bounce back in their next outing against Bethune Cookman on February 8, 2025, at the William J. Nicks "Baby Dome" in Houston, Texas. With a current season record of 4-18, and 3-6 in the SWAC, the team is focused on improving and capturing more wins as the season progresses.

Prairie View A&M out-rebounded Texas Southern 44-40 in Saturday's game, paced by Pettway's seven boards. The Panthers also pulled down 21 offensive rebounds and scored 17 second-chance points.

Prairie View A&M did a great job disrupting Texas Southern shots in the contest, coming away with five blocks. Ryan Bolton Jr. led the way individually for the Panthers with two rejections.

How It Happened

Prairie View A&M kept it close in the first period but entered halftime down 28-27.

Prairie View A&M could not pull any closer in the second half, losing by a final of 79-63. Prairie View A&M took care of business in the paint, recording 20 of its 36 points in the lane.
 

Game Notes

» Pettway, Bush, and Bryant combined to account for 90 percent of the Panthers points.

» Prairie View A&M lost despite a 44-40 rebounding advantage.

» The Panthers were active in affecting shots on the defensive end, recording five blocks as a team.
» Prairie View A&M cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 21 offensive boards in the game.
» Pettway led the Panthers with 23 points and Bush added 20.
» Prairie View A&M got a team-high seven rebounds from Pettway.