PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas — The Prairie View A&M baseball team returns to Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) play this weekend as they travel to face the Jackson State Tigers baseball in a three-game series at Braddy Field in Jackson, Miss.
First pitch for Friday's opener is set for 6 p.m., with all three contests streaming live on SWAC TV.
The Panthers (4-15, 0-3 SWAC) look to bounce back in conference action after a challenging stretch, while Jackson State (10-12, 1-2 SWAC) returns home following an extended road swing. Despite their overall record, the Tigers have been surging, winning 10 of their last 11 games heading into the weekend.
Series History Note
The two programs are no strangers this season, as Prairie View A&M claimed a win over Jackson State in the season opener at the Trustmark Park during the MLB HBCU Power Series.
Scouting Jackson State
Jackson State enters the weekend with one of the more productive lineups in the SWAC, led by Tyree Reed, who is hitting .397 with a 1.028 OPS. Pierre Cabral (.359, 3 HR, 21 RBI) and Robert Tate Jr. (.340, 4 HR) provide additional offensive firepower, giving the Tigers multiple threats throughout the order.
On the mound, Jackson State's rotation features Derek Arrocha (2-1, 5.84 ERA), Jayden Lopez (2-1, 6.75 ERA), and Kade Walker (3-2, 7.13 ERA). Each has logged at least 24 innings this season, combining for 76 strikeouts.
Panthers to Watch
Prairie View A&M will lean on a core group of hitters to spark the offense, including Basilio Williams, who leads the team with a .328 average, and Ryland Duson, who has tallied three home runs and 13 RBIs. Michael Burroughs (.283, .449 OBP) and Corie Lockette (.279, 2 HR) continue to provide consistency at the plate, while Sonnier Moses adds speed with six stolen bases.
On the mound, Kenneth Haynes (21.2 IP, 18 strikeouts) and Beau Beaty (25.0 IP) are expected to play key roles as the Panthers look to contain a hot Jackson State lineup.
Weekend Outlook
With both teams seeking early positioning in the SWAC standings, this weekend's series presents an important opportunity. Prairie View A&M will aim to recapture the momentum from its season-opening win over Jackson State, while the Tigers look to continue their recent surge in front of the home crowd.
First pitch for the series opener is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Friday at Braddy Field.
