LORMAN, MS -- The Prairie View A&M Panthers women's basketball team faced a challenging game against the Alcorn Braves, ending in a 61-39 defeat on March 1, 2025, at the Davey L. Whitney Health & Physical Education Complex in Lorman, MS.
From the start, Alcorn took the lead, dominating the Panthers with precise offensive strategies and a strong defensive game. Despite the efforts of top scorers Amauri Williams, who led the Panthers with 10 points, CJ Wilson with 9 points and 5 steals, and Ash'a Thompson chipped in as well with six points and two steals, Prairie View struggled to overcome the early disadvantage. Alcorn's intense defensive pressure and successful shooting led them to maintain control throughout the game, leaving the Panthers trailing by significant margins at the end of each period.
Prairie View A&M forced 17 Alcorn State turnovers while committing 16 themselves in Saturday's game. The Panthers turned those takeaways into 11 points on the offensive end of the floor. Wilson's five steals led the way for Prairie View A&M.
How It Happened
Prairie View A&M struggled out of the gate, falling behind 20-8 at the end of the first quarter.
The Panthers continued to lose ground in the second quarter and faced a 33-11 halftime deficit.
Prairie View A&M's deficit continued to grow after halftime, and the Panthers faced a 50-23 disadvantage heading to the fourth quarter. Prairie View A&M played well near the basket, scoring six of its 12 points in the paint.
Alcorn State kept widening its lead in the fourth, constructing a 61-30 advantage before Prairie View A&M went on a 9-0 run to shrink the deficit to 61-39 with 1:03 to go in the contest, a score which would hold for the rest of the game. Prairie View A&M took advantage of three Alcorn State turnovers in the quarter, scoring five points off of those takeaways.
The Panthers tried to rally in the fourth period, improving their shooting percentage, emphasized by a standout 3-pointer from Schultz which narrowed the lead. However, Alcorn continued to keep Prairie View at bay with their robust defense. Key performers for Prairie View included Nia Jordan, who topped the rebounding with 3 rebounds, and Mikayla Hutchinson, who managed 1 assist.
Game Notes
» The Prairie View A&M defense forced 17 turnovers.
» Amauri Williams led the Panthers with a game-high 10 points.
» Prairie View A&M got three rebounds from both Nia Jordan and Ash'a Thompson.
Looking ahead, the Panthers will strive to bounce back in their upcoming home game, and final regular season game, against Texas Southern on March 8 at the William J. Nicks Building. The team currently holds a 9-17 overall record, with a 6-11 standing in the SWAC conference. This upcoming game provides an opportunity for Prairie View A&M to improve their standing and muster a late-season surge in the challenging SWAC competition.
