ITTA BENA, Miss.
— The losing streak for Mississippi Valley State extended to 14 games dating back to last season after a narrow 17-16 setback against Prairie View A&M on Saturday. The game ended dramatically as Mississippi Valley State failed to convert a two-point attempt after a touchdown, which could have tied the match.

In the closing moments of the game, Prairie View A&M seized the lead thanks to Lamagea McDowell, who showcased his skills with two consecutive touchdown runs during the fourth quarter, putting the Panthers ahead 17-10 with just three minutes left on the clock.

With only 1:47 remaining, Ty’Jarian Williams threw a 24-yard touchdown pass to Cameron Nelson, narrowing the gap to a single point. However, their two-point conversion attempt was thwarted due to a holding penalty against the Delta Devils. On the subsequent play, they fumbled, allowing the Panthers to run down the remaining time and secure their win.

The scoring opened for Prairie View A&M early in the second quarter when Guillermo Garcia Rodriguez successfully kicked a 46-yard field goal, granting the Panthers a 3-0 lead that they maintained into halftime.

In the third quarter, Marko Jovisic redeemed himself after missing three earlier kicks by nailing a stunning 51-yard field goal, which leveled the score at 3-3 with 9:30 left in the period. Following a defensive stand that forced Prairie View to go three-and-out, Williams hit Nathan Rembert for a lightning-fast 76-yard touchdown pass, giving the Delta Devils a 10-3 advantage heading into the final quarter.

In terms of individual performance, Williams completed 16 of his 24 throws for a total of 287 yards. Rembert was the standout receiver with seven catches totaling 163 yards, while McDowell was a force on the ground for the Panthers, rushing 21 times for 130 yards.