Alabama A&M Bulldogs Defeat Prairie View A&M Panthers 80-60
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · William J. Nicks Building
Alabama A&M Bulldogs 80, Prairie View A&M Panthers 60, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs Prairie View A&M Panthers?
Alabama A&M Bulldogs beat Prairie View A&M Panthers 80-60 at William J. Nicks Building on January 27, 2026.
Who was favored in Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs Prairie View A&M Panthers?
Prairie View A&M Panthers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -142 (about 59% implied). The underdog won.
In a decisive matchup, the Alabama A&M Bulldogs triumphed over the Prairie View A&M Panthers with a final score of 80-60. This victory marks an important win for the Bulldogs, who improved their record to 12-9, while the Panthers fell to 8-14. The game took place at the William J. Nicks Building, providing a home court for the Panthers, but they were unable to leverage this advantage.
The Bulldogs entered the game with a mixed recent form, having a record of 5-5 in their last ten games. They were coming off a loss to the Texas Southern Tigers, which snapped a brief winning streak. In their last five games, the Bulldogs averaged 76.0 points scored and allowed 72.8 points, demonstrating a competitive scoring ability. They had a home record of 3-2 and an away record of 2-3, indicating that they were capable of performing well both at home and on the road.
On the other hand, the Panthers had been struggling, with a record of 4-6 in their last ten games and currently on a three-game losing streak. Their scoring average was slightly higher than the Bulldogs at 80.9 points scored per game, but they also allowed an average of 82.3 points, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities. At home, they had a record of 3-1, but their away record was significantly weaker at 1-5. Their recent form showed an average of 75.2 points scored and 76.6 points allowed in their last five games.
The two teams had met previously in the 2025 season, where the Bulldogs also emerged victorious, defeating the Panthers 98-82. This history of success against Prairie View A&M likely contributed to Alabama A&M's confidence heading into this matchup.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details on player availability, but the impact of injuries can often be significant in college basketball, affecting team dynamics and performance.
Betting lines from DraftKings indicated that the Panthers were favored by 2.5 points, with a total set at 152.5. The odds for the over and under were both listed at -110. The moneyline reflected the Panthers at -142 and the Bulldogs at +120, suggesting that the market expected a close contest, although the eventual outcome proved otherwise.
The game conditions were not detailed in the block, but typical basketball games are influenced by factors such as crowd support, court conditions, and player morale, all of which can play a role in the performance of the teams.
Throughout the game, viewers witnessed notable scoring plays, particularly from the Bulldogs' Dontae Horne, who contributed significantly with multiple layups. The Bulldogs maintained a strong lead throughout the second half, with scoring plays that included a 25-foot three-point jumper by Sami Pissis, which extended their lead to 78-52. The Panthers attempted to close the gap but were unable to mount a significant comeback, ultimately finishing the game with a 60-point total.
Overall, the Bulldogs' victory over the Panthers highlighted their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities and maintain defensive pressure, while the Panthers will need to regroup and address their recent struggles as they move forward in the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | PV -2.5 | 152.5 o -110 / u -110 | Alabama A&M Bulldogs +120 · Prairie View A&M Panthers -142 |
Leaders
- PointsTai'Reon Joseph15Prairie View A&M Panthers
- AssistsDontae Horne4Prairie View A&M Panthers
- ReboundsKeeshawn Mason9Prairie View A&M Panthers
- PointsKintavious Dozier19Alabama A&M Bulldogs
- AssistsSami Pissis5Alabama A&M Bulldogs
- ReboundsKoron Davis7Alabama A&M Bulldogs
Recent form
Prairie View A&M Panthers
Last 10: 4-6Streak L380.9 scored · 82.3 allowed per game3-1 at home
- L80-95vs Alabama State HornetsJan 24
- L75-76at Alcorn State BravesJan 19
- L78-82at Jackson State TigersJan 17
- W73-61vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden LionsJan 13
- W70-69vs Mississippi Valley State Delta DevilsJan 10
- W89-85at Southern JaguarsJan 6
- L72-76at Grambling TigersJan 3
- L82-111at Texas A&M AggiesDec 30
- L90-104at LSU TigersDec 23
- W100-64vs Paul Quinn TigersDec 20
Alabama A&M Bulldogs
Last 10: 5-5Streak L175.3 scored · 73 allowed per game2-3 away
- L74-89at Texas Southern TigersJan 24
- W73-69at Alabama State HornetsJan 19
- W100-91vs Jackson State TigersJan 13
- L62-64vs Alcorn State BravesJan 10
- W71-51at Mississippi Valley State Delta DevilsJan 6
- L83-95at Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden LionsJan 3
- W90-58vs Fisk BulldogsDec 30
- L66-73vs Chattanooga MocsDec 21
- L66-80at Ole Miss RebelsDec 18
- W68-60vs North Alabama LionsDec 16
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 17-15 | - | 14-4 |
| Southern | 17-17 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Florida A&M | 15-16 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Alabama A&M | 18-15 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 13-19 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Texas Southern | 12-18 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Jackson State | 12-21 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Prairie View A&M | 19-18 | 5 | 9-9 |
| Grambling | 14-19 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Alabama State | 10-22 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Alcorn State | 9-23 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 3-30 | 12 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Alabama A&M Bulldogs | Prairie View A&M Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 31-58 | 24-66 |
| Field goal % | 53 | 36 |
| Three-pointers | 6-17 | 3-16 |
| Three-point % | 35 | 19 |
| Free throws | 12-13 | 9-12 |
| Free throw % | 92 | 75 |
| Rebounds | 36 | 35 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 15 |
| Defensive rebounds | 29 | 20 |
| Assists | 14 | 15 |
| Steals | 6 | 8 |
| Blocks | 5 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 10 |
| Fast-break points | 7 | 15 |
| Points in the paint | 48 | 34 |
| Fouls | 11 | 13 |
| Largest lead | 29 | 3 |
| Lead changes | 4 | 4 |
| Time in front | 84 | 8 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half39-31Kintavious Dozier makes layup
- 1st Half39-32Joey Madimba makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half41-32Bilal Abdur-Rahman makes layup
- 1st Half43-32Koron Davis makes layup
- 1st Half43-34Joey Madimba makes layup (Tai'Reon Joseph assists)
- 1st Half43-36Cory Wells makes layup (Dontae Horne assists)
- 1st Half46-36Kintavious Dozier makes 24-foot three point jumper (Bilal Abdur-Rahman assists)
- 2nd Half48-36James Graham III makes 1-foot dunk (Sami Pissis assists)
- 2nd Half50-36Kintavious Dozier makes layup
- 2nd Half50-38Cory Wells makes layup
- 2nd Half53-38Kintavious Dozier makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half55-38Koron Davis makes 10-foot jumper
- 2nd Half55-39Cory Wells makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-40Tai'Reon Joseph makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-40Samuel Onu makes layup (James Graham III assists)
- 2nd Half58-40Kintavious Dozier makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-40Gabe Kincy makes 23-foot three point jumper (Bilal Abdur-Rahman assists)
- 2nd Half63-40Sami Pissis makes layup
- 2nd Half64-40Sami Pissis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-40Sami Pissis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-42Tai'Reon Joseph makes layup (Dontae Horne assists)
- 2nd Half66-42Koron Davis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-42Koron Davis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-42PJ Eason makes 0-foot dunk (Sami Pissis assists)
- 2nd Half69-43Lance Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-44Lance Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-44Koron Davis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-44Koron Davis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-44Sami Pissis makes 17-foot jumper
- 2nd Half73-46Dontae Horne makes 11-foot jumper (Jannoy Thomas assists)
- 2nd Half75-46James Graham III makes 8-foot jumper
- 2nd Half75-48Dontae Horne makes 3-foot jumper (Jannoy Thomas assists)
- 2nd Half75-50Dontae Horne makes layup
- 2nd Half75-52Joey Madimba makes layup
- 2nd Half78-52Sami Pissis makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kintavious Dozier assists)
- 2nd Half78-54Dontae Horne makes 16-foot jumper
- 2nd Half80-54James Graham III makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half80-56Keeshawn Mason makes layup (Joey Madimba assists)
- 2nd Half80-58Dontae Horne makes layup
- 2nd Half80-60Joey Madimba makes layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Prairie View A&M Panthers, below favours Alabama A&M Bulldogs.
Venue
- William J. Nicks BuildingPrairie View, TX
- Attendance224
- OfficialsAndre Crawford, John Jenkins Jr., Nicholas Walker-Baldwin
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