Prairie View A&M opens Southwestern Athletic Conference play against rival Texas Southern on Sunday, October 4, at 6 PM in Houston, with the Panthers seeking another victory in a matchup they won 1-0 in 2025. The conference opener puts an immediate focus on both earning a result and handling a familiar opponent. Last season's one-goal decision provides a close-game backdrop as the teams meet again to begin their SWAC schedules.

Ashanti Hall and Destini Twiggs lead the Panthers in goals, making them key attacking players to watch. Twiggs also leads the team with 20 shots and 10 shots on goal. Her shooting volume gives Prairie View a central attacking threat, with half of her attempts testing opposing goalkeepers. Annaleese Cheema and Mya Young provide additional shooting options,with 10 attempts. Young has put six shots on goal, while Cheema has recorded five. In goal, Nenah Jackson leads Prairie View with 29 saves, while Natalie Grajeda has 21.

The Panthers' look to open their season with a strong start against Texas Southern, using their defensive and offensive strategies to gaining another win for the season.