GULFPORT, Miss. -- In a challenging neutral ground contest at Gulfport Sportsplex, the Prairie View A&M Lady Panthers softball team faced a tough loss against the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

Cloudy weather with a breeze from the southeast and sporadic rain provided a dramatic backdrop for the collegiate softball game, where the Lady Panthers were unable to secure a win, ending the game at 0-3 in favor of the Wildcats.

The game was briefly halted for 30 minutes due to a lightning delay post the fifth inning, creating tension and anticipation. 

Prairie View's starting pitcher, Brielle. Moreno, faced a challenging lineup but managed to navigate through the adverse weather and the Wildcats' competitive offensive plays. Despite the loss, the Prairie View A&M Lady Panthers look forward to regrouping and confronting their next challenge against the Southern University Jaguars at the same venue on May 7, 2025. The Lady Panthers' current record stands at 27 wins to 20 losses this season. Team and fans alike are eager for a turnaround performance to boost morale and standings.

Moreno (9-6) started and took the loss in the circle for Prairie View A&M (27-20). The right-hander went seven innings, giving up three runs, two earned, on 10 hits, allowing two walks and striking out three.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Prairie View A&M managed one chance with runners on third in the shutout, going a total of 2-for-12 with runners in scoring position. The Panthers last got a runner on third in the sixth, when junior Mia Nunez made it 60 feet away from scoring with one out.

GAME NOTES

» Prairie View A&M left 11 runners stranded on base in the loss.
» Nunez stole two bases in Tuesday's game.
» Prairie View A&M pitchers faced 34 Bethune-Cookman hitters in the game, allowing nine ground balls and seven fly balls while striking out three.
» The Panthers drew four walks from Bethune-Cookman pitching.
» Sophomore Reagan Green led the Panthers at the plate, going 1 for 2.