- Matchup: Jackson State Tigers vs Prairie View A&M Panthers
- Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
- Venue: William Nicks Building, Prairie View, TX
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Prairie View A&M Panthers (11-17) will host the Jackson State Tigers (9-18) on Thursday at the William Nicks Building.
In their latest outing, the Jackson State Tigers faced off against Alcorn State, suffering a defeat with a score of 83-65. The Tigers accrued 26 fouls compared to 16 from Alcorn State. From long range, they managed to hit just 6 of 22 three-point attempts. Alcorn State achieved a free throw success rate of 76.3%, hitting 29 of 38 shots. The Tigers struggled on the boards, managing 32 total rebounds (12 offensive). Defensively, they allowed a field goal percentage of 41.4%, as Alcorn State shot 24 of 58 overall. Jackson State recorded 7 assists while forcing their opponents into 9 turnovers and registering 3 steals. They finished the match with a field goal percentage of 38.9% (21 of 54) and converted 19 of 26 shots from the charity stripe, boasting a percentage of 73.1%.
Key player Daeshun Ruffin had a standout performance, shooting 46.7% from the field and contributing 21 points with 3 assists during his 31 minutes of play.
With a record of 9-18 for the season, Jackson State has struggled, averaging 14.1 turnovers and 19.8 fouls per game. They average 33.5 rebounds per contest and have tallied only 296 assists this season, ranking them 353rd in NCAA Division 1. The Tigers are hitting 31.7% from the three-point line (216 of 682) and 76.6% from the free throw line. They score an average of 70.0 points per game (312th in Division 1) and have a shooting percentage of 39.6% from the field.
Defensively, the Tigers create 11.1 turnovers per game while committing an average of 17.8 fouls. They are ranked 352nd nationally for assists allowed, having surrendered 480 this season. Opponents shoot 46.6% against them (780 of 1,674), and Jackson State allows 41.0 rebounds per game. The Tigers restrict their opponents to 33.8% shooting from beyond the arc and are ranked 361st in terms of points per game allowed at 85.4.
In their last appearance, the Prairie View A&M Panthers faced a narrow 84-82 defeat against Arkansas-Pine Bluff. They totaled 25 rebounds (17 defensive, 8 offensive) and committed 14 turnovers, while collecting 5 steals. The Panthers capitalized on 28 free throw attempts, sinking 25 for a commendable 89.3% success rate. Additionally, they converted 5 of 18 (27.8%) three-point attempts and finished 26 of 52 from the field (50.0%). Defensive struggles allowed Arkansas-Pine Bluff to shoot 58.5%, hitting 31 of 53 shots.
Dontae Horne was a standout performer for the Panthers, scoring 32 points on 9 of 22 shooting while also contributing 3 rebounds and 3 assists in 37 minutes of play.
Prairie View A&M has an overall record of 11-17 this season. Offensively, they are posting a field goal percentage of 44.6%, placing them at 218th in the nation. The Panthers have accumulated 2,252 total points for an average of 80.4 points per game while also grabbing 32.9 rebounds per match. They assist each other 11.6 times per game (333rd in Division 1) while committing 12.5 turnovers and averaging 19.9 fouls, with a free throw percentage of 75.9%.
On defense, Prairie View A&M is ranked 326th in the nation for points allowed per game, allowing 79.7. They force 16.1 turnovers but allow opponents a shooting percentage of 45.6% (265th in college). Their defense permits 34.3% shooting from beyond the arc and teams are hitting 72.6% from the free throw line. The Panthers give up 13.3 assists and 38.0 rebounds per game, which ranks them 167th and 342nd in NCAA, respectively.
Who will take home the victory in tonight’s NCAA match?
Pick: Bet on Prairie View A&M
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