In a thrilling display of resilience, the Prairie View A&M Panthers overturned a halftime deficit to clinch a 2-1 victory against Nicholls on September 7, 2025, at the Thibodaux Regional Sports Complex. This victory marks a significant moment in their season, improving their record to 1-5-0.
The match commenced with both teams demonstrating strong defensive and offensive plays, but it was Nicholls who managed to break the deadlock, leading 1-0 at halftime. The Panthers, undeterred by the early setback, came out strong in the second half.
Niasia Goodwin spearheaded the comeback with an impressive goal, leveling the score. The momentum decisively shifted in favor of Prairie View A&M when
Ashanti Hall scored the game-winning goal, assisted skillfully by
Niasia Goodwin.
Defensively, the Panthers were solid, with goalie
Nenah Jackson making crucial saves throughout the match, totaling seven for the game. Her performance was pivotal in keeping the Prairie View A&M in contention after the initial goal by Nicholls.
Looking ahead, the Panthers are set to face Houston Christian University in Houston, TX, aiming to build on this victory. The team and their supporters are hopeful that this win is a turning point in their season.
