Box Score PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas -- The score was 0-0 for nearly two minutes at the start of the game as the teams missed shots, then the score was tied 14 times between the Grambling State University Tigers and Prairie View A&M University Panthers but the final score was 60-56 as the Panthers were victorious over the Tigers.

Similar to the January 16 matchup between the two (the Tigers defeated the Panthers 66-63), both teams played with a lot of energy on the floor, making it difficult for opponents to create a lead. In just the first half, the score was tied seven times. The Tigers played with so much energy they had 10 team fouls, giving the Panthers an advantage to shoot one-and-one at the free throw line.

As the Tigers shot 50% of their field goals in the half, they were able to regain their momentum and even lead the Panthers by 2, 25-27, going into halftime.

The second half of the game was just as intense as the first as both teams toggled points, but the Panthers broke away to win the game. Missed shots and turnovers -- a total of 22 in the half -- attributed to the Tigers' inability to secure their first victory on the road.

GSU's Michael Bethea Jr. finished the game with 15 points and Jaryn Johnson of Prairie View put up 17 points and six rebounds.

On Monday (February 15) the Tigers (6-18 overall, 3-9 SWAC) play Texas Southern University at 8 p.m. in Houston, Texas.