PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas — In an exciting matchup on Monday night, Florida A&M emerged victorious over Prairie View A&M with a score of 78-67. The standout performer for the Rattlers was Sterling Young, who contributed significantly to the team’s success with 22 points, complemented by seven rebounds and six assists. This victory improves Florida A&M’s season record to 10-12, enhancing their performance in the Southwestern Athletic Conference, where they now stand at 7-4.

In addition to Young’s impressive play, Jordan Chatman made notable contributions, scoring 17 points and grabbing eight rebounds. Milton Matthews also showcased his shooting skills by scoring 15 points, with a remarkable 5-for-8 from three-point range, although he struggled with his two-point shots, missing all five attempts.

On the other side of the court, Braelon Bush emerged as the leading scorer for the Panthers, finishing the game with 22 points and five assists. Despite Bush’s efforts, Prairie View A&M faced their seventh consecutive loss of the season, bringing their record to 4-20 overall and 3-8 in the conference. Tanahj Pettway rounded out the Panthers’ scoring with 14 points, contributing defensively with two steals. Meanwhile, Elijah Terry added support with eight points and eight rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to change the outcome of the game.

Overall, this matchup showcased the resilience of the Rattlers and the struggles faced by the Panthers as they continue to seek a turnaround in their season.