PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas --The Prairie View A&M Panthers struggled on Tuesday, falling to the Tarleton State Texans 15-1 despite the efforts of freshman Kearstin Tinsley, who went 2-for-2 with an RBI.

Freshman Caden Young (0-1) started and took the loss in the circle for Prairie View A&M (10-13). Senior Halley Elizarraras was a bright spot out of the bullpen, going 2.2 shutout innings while allowing one hit, walking none and striking out two.

At the plate, the Panthers were paced by Tinsley, who went 2-for-2 on the day with a walk and an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Trailing 15-0, the Panthers first put runs on the board in the fourth inning. Prairie View A&M got an RBI single from Tinsley, scoring sophomore Lainey Niederhofer from third base. The Panthers were unable to get any closer, as neither team scored again in the ballgame.

GAME NOTES

» Prairie View A&M's highest scoring inning was the fourth, when it pushed one run across.
» Prairie View A&M pitchers faced 31 Tarleton State hitters in the game, allowing one ground balls and nine fly balls while striking out five.
» Tinsley led the Panthers at the plate, going 2-for-2 with an RBI.
» Tarleton State was led offensively by senior Kalyn Hill, who went 3-for-3 with a double, a home run and seven RBI.
» Freshman Shelby Schultz led the Texans pitching staff, throwing five innings of one-run ball.

The team will return back to their home field for a three game series against University of Arkansas - Pine Bluff on March 21-22, with game one beginning at 12pm on Friday.