- Matchup: Prairie View A&M Panthers vs. Florida A&M Rattlers
- Event Date: Monday, February 9, 2026
- Venue: Al Lawson Center, Tallahassee, FL
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Florida A&M Rattlers (8-12) will take on the Prairie View A&M Panthers (9-13) at the Al Lawson Center this coming Monday.
In their previous game, the Prairie View A&M Panthers faced off against Texas Southern, securing a victory with a score of 85-78. The Panthers recorded 17 personal fouls, whereas Texas Southern was whistled for 18. From beyond the arc, Prairie View made 7 of 18 attempts. Texas Southern hit 17 of 27 attempts from the free throw line, achieving a shooting percentage of 63.0%. In total rebounds, Texas Southern pulled in 37 (8 offensive, 29 defensive) but did not register any blocks. They also provided 3 assists while notching 6 steals. Defensively, Prairie View A&M allowed Texas Southern to shoot 45.8% from the floor (27 of 59). The Panthers dished out 11 assists, forced 9 turnovers, and secured 7 steals, with 28 total rebounds, including 9 offensive boards. At the free throw line, they converted an impressive 80.0% (20 of 25) of their attempts. The Panthers ended with a field goal percentage of 43.1% (28 of 65) and made 9 of 27 three-point shots.
Tai’reon Joseph was a standout performer, shooting 47.8% from the floor and contributing 2 assists. With 40 minutes on the court, he grabbed 4 rebounds and scored 31 points on 11 of 23 shooting.
Entering this matchup, Prairie View A&M holds a record of 9-13 for the season. They average 12.5 turnovers per game and commit 19.8 fouls per contest. The team collects an average of 33.0 boards per outing, having tallied 270 assists this season, ranking 329th nationally. The Panthers shoot 33.3% from three-point range (138 of 415) and an impressive 76.2% from the free throw line. Averaging 80.7 points per game, they rank 94th in college basketball, with a shooting percentage of 44.6% from the floor.
On the defensive end, the Panthers force 16.7 turnovers per game while conceding 20.7 fouls. They rank 122nd in Division I for assists allowed, giving up a total of 292. Defensively, they allow a field goal percentage of 45.2% (589 of 1,302) and generate an average of 38.4 rebounds per game. Opponents hit 34.5% of their three-point attempts against them, placing the Panthers 319th in Division I for points surrendered per game (79.7).
In their last outing, the Florida A&M Rattlers faced Alabama State, falling 79-66. They gathered a total of 28 rebounds, including 23 defensive and 5 offensive. The Rattlers committed 17 turnovers but recorded 10 steals in the game. Alabama State committed 19 fouls, allowing Florida A&M to take 18 free throw attempts, of which they converted 14 for a percentage of 77.8%. From three-point range, the Rattlers made 6 of 20 attempts (30.0%). By the end of the game, they finished with 41.8% shooting from the floor, making 23 of 55 attempts. In contrast, Alabama State shot 47.5% (28 of 59) against them and made 44.0% from three-point land (11 of 25). The Rattlers also allowed 33 total rebounds, with 8 coming from offensive boards.
Tyler Shirley contributed significantly for the Rattlers, scoring 22 points on 8 of 16 shooting (50.0%), alongside gathering 6 rebounds and providing 1 assist in 35 minutes of play.
Florida A&M holds a season record of 8-12. They average 18.6 fouls per game and possess a free throw shooting percentage of 66.3%. With 12.4 assists per game (299th in the nation) and 15.5 turnovers, they have accumulated a total of 1,374 points this season (68.7 per game) and average 32.5 rebounds per game. Offensively, they shoot at a rate of 43.3% from the field, ranking 291st nationally.
Defensively, Florida A&M is ranked 254th in points allowed per game at 76.5. They force their adversaries into 13.9 turnovers per game, while allowing 45.4% shooting from the field (260th in Division I). Their defense permits 35.0% from beyond the arc (145 of 414), with opponents converting 77.7% of their free throw attempts. They surrender 13.1 assists and 35.5 rebounds per game, ranking them 159th and 238th in those defensive categories respectively.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Prairie View A&M
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