After defeating the Delta Devils in a close home victory, the Panther men’s basketball team fell to the Golden Lions Monday, in one of many close home losses.
In the first half, the Panther’s poor shooting percentage, both from the floor and the free throw line held them from attaining the lead. Despite the missed shots Prairie View remained in striking distance, only trailing by one point at the end of the half, 27-28.
The second half was the same story with the Golden Lions keeping the edge on the Panthers offensively.
Despite a solid showing overall the Panthers failed to capitalize on Pine Bluff’s mistakes towards the end of the game. The Golden Lions walked away with a conference victory, 70-67.
Brian Ezeh has led the team in scoring on the most occasions while the team has had multiple leaders in rebounds game after game.
The men’s team has struggles in seasons following the 2002-2003 season when the team won the SWAC. Currently Ezeh leads the team in scoring for the season averaging 10.7 points per game, and is also leading the team in rebounds per game with a 4.7 average.
The month of March is right around the corner and that can only mean one thing, the SWAC tournament. The men’s team is focusing on completing the season on a high and positive note.