- Matchup: Prairie View A&M Panthers vs. Lehigh Mountain Hawks
- Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Venue: UD Arena, Dayton, OH
- Broadcast: truTV
- Odds/Point Spread: Prairie View A&M (+3)
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The UD Arena will host the clash between the Lehigh Mountain Hawks (18-16) and the Prairie View A&M Panthers (18-17) on Wednesday, as part of the NCAA Tournament’s First Four. Prairie View A&M enters the contest as 3-point underdogs, with an over/under set at 142 points.
In their last game, the Prairie View A&M Panthers achieved a victory against Southern, clinching it with a score of 72-66. They concluded the game with an impressive field goal percentage of 45.0% (27 of 60) and nailed 9 out of 18 three-pointers. At the free-throw line, they converted 9 out of 12 attempts, yielding a 75.0% rate. On the rebounding front, they gathered 29 boards, including 4 offensive rebounds. Additionally, they recorded 13 assists and forced their opponents into committing 10 turnovers while registering 5 steals. On defense, Prairie View A&M allowed their opponents to hit 37.1% of their shots, giving up 23 made baskets out of 62 attempts. Southern managed 10 assists and 5 steals in this matchup. They secured 29 rebounds (10 offensive, 19 defensive) but failed to register any blocks. The Southern team concluded the game shooting 78.9% from the free-throw line after making 15 of 19 attempts, while sinking 5 out of 19 attempts from beyond the arc. In terms of fouls, the Panthers committed 17 compared to Southern’s 22.
Lance Williams made significant contributions during the game. He shot a remarkable 77.8% from the field and tallied 5 assists while playing 40 minutes and grabbing 4 rebounds. He led the scoring for his team with 18 points on 7 for 9 shooting.
This season, Prairie View A&M has a record of 18-17. They average 11.9 turnovers per game and commit 19.1 fouls each outing. Collectively, they secure 34.0 rebounds per match and boast 418 assists over the course of the season—ranking 249th in collegiate basketball for assists. The Panthers have a 33.4% success rate from three-point range (216 of 646) and hit 75.3% at the free-throw line. On average, they score 78.9 points per game, positioning them 103rd in Division 1, while maintaining a field goal shooting average of 44.3%.
Defensively, the Panthers generate 15.3 turnovers a game and draw an average of 20.6 personal fouls. They limit opponents to 33.5% shooting from beyond the arc and rank 238th nationally in points allowed per game, giving up 76.1. Their defensive effectiveness allows a shooting percentage of 43.7% (902 of 2,065) and they average 37.7 rebounds surrendered per game, ranking 189th in Division 1 for assists allowed with 434 thus far.
Lehigh Mountain Hawks last took the floor and secured a 74-60 victory over Boston. On the rebounding front, they allowed Boston to claim 27 total boards (7 offensive). From three-point range, the Hawks struggled at 6.3%, hitting just 1 of 16 attempts, and performed strongly at the free-throw line, making 19 of 23 shots for an 82.6% success rate. They conceded 20 baskets on 53 attempts from the floor to Boston, reflecting a shooting rate of 37.7%. However, the Mountain Hawks managed to shoot 43.6%, converting 24 out of 55 field goal attempts. In three-point shooting, Lehigh was successful with 9 out of 19 attempts (47.4%) and hit 17 free-throw attempts, finishing at 70.8%. Boston committed 18 fouls during the game, providing Lehigh a total of 24 free-throw opportunities. The Mountain Hawks also turned the ball over 6 times while accruing 5 steals during the contest. They collected 21 defensive boards and 11 offensive rebounds for a total of 32 boards.
Nasir Whitlock emerged as a key player for the Mountain Hawks, finishing with 18 points in 35 minutes on the floor and 4 assists. He recorded a field goal percentage of 38.5%, shooting 5 out of 13, while also contributing 3 rebounds.
As for their season record, Lehigh holds an 18-16 record. The Mountain Hawks average 16.0 personal fouls per game and have a free throw shooting percentage of 73.1%. On average, they provide 14.3 assists per game (ranking 142nd in Division 1) while totaling 12.1 turnovers per contest. Lehigh has amassed 2,490 points throughout the season, averaging 73.2 points per game, and they grab 31.9 rebounds on average. Offensively, the Mountain Hawks are hitting 46.4% of their field goals, placing them 103rd in Division 1.
The Lehigh defense, ranked 189th in collegiate basketball for PPG allowed, surrenders about 74.0 points per game. They force 11.3 turnovers per game and have permitted teams to shoot 44.6% from the field (ranked 212th in Division 1). Lehigh’s opponents are shooting 32.6% from three-point range (214 of 657) and converting 75.3% of their free-throw attempts. They also concede 12.0 assists and 35.8 total rebounds per game, placing them 66th and 271st nationally, respectively.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA contest against the spread?
Prediction: Select Prairie View A&M (+3)
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