HOUSTON, Texas --The Prairie View A&M Panthers fought back from down 3-0 in the fifth inning to defeat the Texas Southern Tigers 5-3 Friday.

Freshman B. Moreno (8-5) started in the circle and picked up the win for Prairie View A&M (21-18, 15-3). The right-hander went seven innings, giving up three runs, one earned, on three hits, allowing two walks and striking out one.

In the batter's box, the Panthers were paced by senior J. Thomas, who went 2-for-4 on the day with two doubles and two RBI. Senior C. Massey compiled a standout performance at the dish as well, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI. Junior M. Nunez also chipped in for Prairie View A&M, putting together one hit in three trips to the plate while adding a walk and an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Panthers were trailing 3-0 in the sixth inning when they first put runs on the board. Prairie View A&M's offense started clicking and put up four runs, including a one-run single off the bat of Massey.

The Panthers then held the Tigers scoreless before getting back on the board the very next inning. Prairie View A&M pushed across a run on Thomas' two-out RBI double, which brought the Panthers lead to 5-3. The score remained 5-3 for the rest of the game, as Prairie View A&M held on for the win.

GAME NOTES

» The Panthers power output was led by Thomas, who compiled two extra base hits in the ballgame.
» Prairie View A&M's highest scoring inning was the sixth, when it pushed four runs across.
» The Panthers out-hit the Tigers at an 8-3 clip.
» Prairie View A&M went 4-for-9 (.444) with runners in scoring position.
» Prairie View A&M pitchers limited Texas Southern to just 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position.
» Prairie View A&M pitchers faced 27 Texas Southern hitters in the game, allowing eight ground balls and 11 fly balls while striking out one.
» The Panthers drew four walks from Texas Southern pitching.
» Thomas led the Panthers at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI.