Prairie View A&M Panthers Hold Off Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 72-62 Behind Horne's 30 Points

Prairie View A&M Panthers held off the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 72-62 in a game that saw the Panthers' Dontae Horne score 30 points, including 5 crucial points in the final 5 minutes to seal the win. The Panthers, who came into the game with a 11-16 record, were able to capitalize on the Delta Devils' struggles, as they have now lost 26 of their 27 games this season, with their only win coming against Alabama A&M. The Delta Devils were led by Michael James, who scored 20 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Panthers' strong first-half performance, where they outscored the Delta Devils 40-34. The Panthers' 40 points in the first half were a result of their 55% shooting from the field, including 5 three-pointers, which helped them build a 6-point lead going into halftime.

The second half saw the Delta Devils try to mount a comeback, but the Panthers were able to hold them off, outscoring them 32-28 in the final 20 minutes. The Delta Devils' Daniel Mayfield scored 15 points and grabbed 6 rebounds, but his efforts were not enough to overcome the Panthers' balanced attack, which saw three players score in double figures. The Panthers' Joey Madimba scored 11 points and grabbed 8 rebounds, while Lance Williams added 11 points off the bench. The Panthers' ability to score from multiple positions made it difficult for the Delta Devils to defend them, as they were able to shoot 46% from the field for the game. The Delta Devils, on the other hand, struggled to find their rhythm, shooting just 38% from the field, including 2-14 from three-point range.

The Panthers' Dontae Horne was the star of the show, scoring 30 points on 10-18 shooting from the field. He was able to get to the rim at will, scoring 20 of his points in the paint. Horne's performance was not just about the numbers, as he was able to make big plays when it mattered most, including a crucial three-pointer with 2:30 left to put the Panthers up by 10. The Delta Devils' Michael James had a solid game, scoring 20 points, but he was not able to get much help from his teammates, as the next leading scorer for the Delta Devils was Daniel Mayfield with 15 points. The Panthers' Joey Madimba was also impressive, scoring 11 points and grabbing 8 rebounds, including 4 offensive rebounds, which helped the Panthers secure key possessions.

The Panthers' win was not a surprise, as they were predicted to win by 14.2 points by the CHD Scout. The prediction was correct, as the Panthers were able to use their balanced attack to overcome the Delta Devils' struggles. The Panthers' ability to score from multiple positions made it difficult for the Delta Devils to defend them, and their strong rebounding effort, which saw them outrebound the Delta Devils 38-30, helped them secure key possessions. The Delta Devils, on the other hand, struggled to find their rhythm, shooting just 38% from the field, including 2-14 from three-point range. The Panthers' defense was also solid, holding the Delta Devils to just 62 points, which is 10 points below their season average.

The CHD Scout's prediction was correct, as the Panthers were able to use their balanced attack to overcome the Delta Devils' struggles. The scout's model was able to identify the Panthers' strengths, including their ability to score from multiple positions and their strong rebounding effort. The model was also able to identify the Delta Devils' weaknesses, including their struggles to defend the paint and their inability to shoot from three-point range. The Panthers' 72 points were a result of their 46% shooting from the field, including 7 three-pointers, which helped them build a lead that the Delta Devils were unable to overcome. The Delta Devils' 62 points were a result of their 38% shooting from the field, including 2-14 from three-point range, which made it difficult for them to keep up with the Panthers' offense.

The Panthers' win was a result of their recent form, as they have been playing well over their last 5 games, averaging 81.4 points per game. The Delta Devils, on the other hand, have been struggling, losing all 5 of their last games, including a 92-55 loss to Alabama State. The Panthers' trend of scoring over 80 points per game has been a key factor in their success, as they have been able to outscore their opponents in 4 of their last 5 games. The Delta Devils' trend of struggling to defend the paint has been a key factor in their struggles, as they have been outscored by an average of 15.2 points per game over their last 5 games. The Panthers' 72 points were a result of their ability to capitalize on the Delta Devils' struggles, as they were able to score 40 points in the paint, including 20 points from Dontae Horne.

The Panthers' win has real consequences for their tournament picture, as they are now 11-16 on the season. The win was a Quadrant 4 game for the Panthers, which means that it will not have a significant impact on their NET ranking. However, the win does help the Panthers to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season. The Panthers' NET ranking of 326 is still a long way from being considered for an at-large bid, but they are still in the running for a conference tournament championship. The Delta Devils, on the other hand, are now 1-26 on the season, and their chances of making the tournament are all but gone.

The Panthers' win does not change their tournament picture significantly, as they are still a long way from being considered for an at-large bid. However, the win does help the Panthers to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season. The Panthers' NET ranking of 326 is still a long way from being considered for an at-large bid, but they are still in the running for a conference tournament championship. The Delta Devils, on the other hand, are now 1-26 on the season, and their chances of making the tournament are all but gone. The Panthers' win was a Quadrant 4 game, which means that it will not have a significant impact on their NET ranking. However, the win does help the Panthers to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season, as they have now won 2 of their last 5 games, including a 85-78 win over Texas Southern.

The Panthers' ability to win games like this matters in their pursuit of a conference tournament championship. The Panthers have a tough schedule ahead of them, including games against Grambling and Southern, but they are confident that they can make a run in the conference tournament. The Delta Devils, on the other hand, want to try and win a few more games to avoid finishing with the worst record in the conference. The Panthers' 72-62 win over the Delta Devils was a solid performance, as they were able to use their balanced attack to overcome the Delta Devils' struggles. The Panthers' Dontae Horne was the star of the show, scoring 30 points, including 5 crucial points in the final 5 minutes to seal the win. The Panthers' win was a result of their recent form, as they have been playing well over their last 5 games, averaging 81.4 points per game. The Panthers' trend of scoring over 80 points per game has been a key factor in their success, as they have been able to outscore their opponents in 4 of their last 5 games.

HEADLINE: Prairie View A&M Panthers Hold Off Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 72-62 Behind Horne's 30 Points SUBHEADLINE: The Panthers' win was a Quadrant 4 game, but it helps them build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season, as they have now won 2 of their last 5 games, including a 85-78 win over Texas Southern, and are still in the running for a conference tournament championship with a 11-16 record.