MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Prairie View A&M Men's Tennis team faced a challenging day at the Olean Black Underwood Tennis Center during the East Round Up, clashing against Alabama State on Friday, March 28, 2025. Despite their earnest attempt, the Panthers suffered defeats in both singles and doubles matches.

In the singles competition, while Prairie View A&M did not claim any victories against their opponents, Abdulraheem Isa and Xavier Peter-Gooding demonstrated commendable resilience. Both tied their sets against Alabama State's tough competitors, Alexandre Verlaguet and Matis Amier, showcasing their potential despite the unfavorable outcomes. In doubles, Isa and Peter-Gooding extended their match to an intense third-set tiebreaker, hinting at promising chemistry and skill that fell just short against the strong pairing of Verlaguet and Amier.

The overall match score showed a 0-3 loss in singles and a 0-1 setback in doubles for the Panthers. Despite the losses, key moments of the match highlighted the potential within the team, including numerous tightly contested sets that hinted at what could have been a different outcome on another day.

Prairie View A&M Panthers are looking to reflect on these performances and use them as a stepping stone for their next event, which will also take place at the Olean Black Underwood Tennis Center on March 29, 2025. They are set to face the Alabama A&M Bulldogs, aiming to turn their fortunes around. The Panthers currently hold a record of 2-20 overall, with a 2-3 record in the SWAC conference.