- Matchup: Grambling Tigers vs Prairie View A&M Panthers
- Date: Monday, February 16, 2026
- Venue: William Nicks Building, Prairie View, TX
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Prairie View A&M Panthers (9-15) will host the Grambling Tigers (11-12) at the William Nicks Building this coming Monday.
In their most recent game, the Grambling Tigers faced Alabama A&M and suffered a 66-58 defeat. In terms of personal fouls, the Tigers committed 19, while Alabama A&M had 20. The Tigers managed to hit 7 of 18 three-point attempts. Alabama A&M shot 70.8% from the free-throw line, converting 17 of 24 attempts. On the boards, Alabama A&M secured 28 rebounds—6 offensive and 22 defensive—without any blocks. They also recorded 10 assists and 8 steals during the game. Defensively, Grambling allowed their opponents to shoot 42.0% from the floor, with Alabama A&M converting 21 of 50 shots. The Tigers assisted 13 times, forced their opponents into 12 turnovers, and collected 9 steals. Overall, Grambling gathered 31 rebounds, 8 of which were offensive. The Tigers were highly effective at the free-throw line, hitting 24 of 27 attempts for an impressive 88.9% rate, but finished the game with a field goal percentage of 30.0% (15 of 50) and made just 4 of their 24 three-point attempts.
Roderick Coffee III stood out for the Tigers, scoring 17 points on 4 of 15 shooting in 39 minutes, along with 3 rebounds and 4 assists.
Grambling enters this contest with an overall record of 11-12 for the season. They are scoring an average of 70.6 points per game, ranking 304th in Division I, while shooting at a rate of 43.7% from the field. The Tigers have a three-point shooting percentage of 31.1% (148 of 476) and convert 73.1% of their free throws. Collectively, they average 33.4 rebounds and have recorded a total of 277 assists this season, which ranks 342nd in Division I. The team has a turnover rate of 14.6 per game and commits an average of 18.8 personal fouls each outing.
Defensively, the Tigers have been effective at forcing 14.7 turnovers per game while conceding 18.7 fouls. They rank 40th nationally in giving up assists, having allowed 280 this season. The Grambling defense permits opponents to shoot 43.2% (549 of 1,270) and averages 33.3 rebounds per game. They give up 32.4% from beyond the arc and are placed 85th in Division I for points allowed per game, averaging 70.1.
In their last outing, the Prairie View A&M Panthers fell short against Florida A&M, finishing the game at 100-96. In this game, the Panthers managed to secure 18 defensive rebounds and 5 offensive rebounds for a total of 23. They turned the ball over 18 times while recording 12 steals. Florida A&M committed 29 fouls, allowing the Panthers 40 free throw attempts, of which they converted 27 for a shooting percentage of 67.5%. From three-point range, Prairie View A&M sank 7 of 16 attempts (43.8%) and finished the game with a shooting percentage of 52.5%, hitting 31 of 59 shots. Conversely, the Panthers allowed Florida A&M to shoot 57.4% (35 of 61) from the field and 73.3% from three-point territory (11 of 15). From the free-throw line, Prairie View A&M shot 65.5%, making 19 of 29 attempts, while allowing their opponents to grab a total of 38 rebounds, 10 of which were offensive.
Tai’reon Joseph made a significant impact for the Panthers in that game, scoring 32 points in 29 minutes and contributing 2 assists. He recorded a field goal percentage of 55.6%, hitting 10 of 18 attempts, and grabbed 1 rebound.
The Prairie View A&M Panthers currently hold a record of 9-15 for the season. They average 20.2 personal fouls per game, converting 75.5% of their free throws. The team averages 11.8 assists per game, ranking 325th in the nation, and commits 12.5 turnovers per game. Prairie View A&M has scored a total of 1,948 points this year, averaging 81.2 points per game, and bringing in 33.1 rebounds per game. Offensively, the Panthers shoot 44.6% from the floor, ranking 219th nationally.
Defensively, the Panthers allow opponents to shoot 35.0% from three-point range (184 of 525) and concede 71.6% of free throw attempts. They allow an average of 13.5 assists and 39.3 rebounds per game, ranking 190th and 356th in Division I, respectively. The Panthers rank 336th in points allowed per game, giving up an average of 80.7. They achieve 16.8 turnovers forced per game while allowing teams to shoot 45.7% from the field, placing them 275th in Division I.
Who will cover the spread in tonight’s NCAA matchup?
Prediction: Back Grambling
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