WACO, Texas -- Prairie View A&M football battled on the road Saturday night against Baylor, with the Panthers' defense making several impact plays in the 44-3 setback at McLane Stadium.
The Panthers opened the game with a strong start, taking a 3-0 lead on their opening drive and setting the tone early against the Bears. Prairie View A&M's defense continued to compete throughout the contest, forcing three turnovers, including three interceptions, while limiting Baylor to just one turnover of its own.
Malachi Williams led the defensive effort with three tackles and an interception. Harrison McKinley also recorded an interception, while Jj Davis added four tackles, 1.0 tackle for loss and an interception. Nahamani Harris paced the Panthers with 10 tackles.
Offensively, Zayvion Turner-Knox led the Panthers' rushing attack with 12 yards, while Tevin Carter contributed nine rushing yards. Kyyon Harris provided a receiving presence with three catches for 38 yards.
Despite Baylor's offensive production, Prairie View A&M continued to battle and created opportunities on the defensive side of the football. The Panthers finished the night with three interceptions and two pass breakups, showcasing a defensive unit capable of making momentum-changing plays.
How It Happened
Prairie View A&M jumped in front early, putting the first points on the scoreboard with a field goal on its opening possession to take a 3-0 lead.
Baylor answered with a strong offensive performance and eventually pulled away to claim the victory. The Bears finished with 552 yards of total offense compared to 110 for the Panthers.
Game Notes
» Prairie View A&M won the turnover battle, 3-1, forcing three Baylor turnovers.
» The Panthers' defense recorded three interceptions, with Williams, McKinley and Davis each coming away with a pick.
» Nahamani Harris led the Panthers with 10 tackles.
» Prairie View A&M recorded 3.0 tackles for loss, including a 1.0 TFL by Davis.
» The Panthers converted 4-of-16 third-down opportunities, while Baylor was 8-of-14.
» Prairie View A&M scored first and held a 3-0 lead after its opening possession.
Next Up: SFA Comes to Panther Stadium
The Panthers return home next week looking to get back into the win column when they host Stephen F. Austin on Saturday, September 19 at 7 p.m. at Panther Stadium.
The matchup provides Prairie View A&M an opportunity to regroup, respond and return to the friendly confines of Panther Stadium in front of the Panther faithful.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Fans are encouraged to come out and support the Panthers as they take on SFA.
