NCAAB · Final

Prairie View A&M Dominates Alcorn State 72-51

Saturday, February 28, 2026, 5:30 PM ET · William J. Nicks Building

Prairie View A&M Panthers 72, Alcorn State Braves 51, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Alcorn State Braves vs Prairie View A&M Panthers?

Prairie View A&M Panthers beat Alcorn State Braves 72-51 at William J. Nicks Building on February 28, 2026.

Who was favored in Alcorn State Braves vs Prairie View A&M Panthers?

Prairie View A&M Panthers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -205 (about 67% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup, the Prairie View A&M Panthers secured a commanding 72-51 victory over the Alcorn State Braves at the William J. Nicks Building. This game was particularly significant as it marked Prairie View A&M's first win against Alcorn State in their last four meetings, breaking a streak of three consecutive losses to the Braves. The Panthers, now holding a home record of 14-17, showcased their strength on their home court, where they have performed notably better than on the road.

Prairie View A&M entered the game with a mixed recent form, posting a record of 4-5-1 in their last ten games, but they had a positive momentum with a win in their previous outing against Jackson State Tigers, finishing that game with a score of 85-76. Their average scoring over the last ten games was 72.6 points, while they allowed an average of 72.7 points, indicating a competitive edge in their gameplay. The Panthers have shown a slight improvement in their last five games, averaging 77.8 points scored while allowing 74.4 points.

On the other hand, Alcorn State struggled throughout the season, concluding with a record of 7-21. Their recent form was also less than ideal, with a record of 4-6 in their last ten games and a current losing streak of one game. They lost their last match against Texas Southern Tigers, where they were defeated 87-92. The Braves averaged 71.5 points scored and allowed 74.3 points in their last ten games, reflecting their challenges in both offense and defense. Their away record was particularly concerning, sitting at 1-4 in their last five away games.

In terms of head-to-head encounters, Prairie View A&M had not won against Alcorn State since the 2025 season, with their last three meetings resulting in losses. The most recent encounter prior to this game took place on January 19, 2026, where Prairie View A&M lost narrowly by a score of 75-76. This history added an extra layer of intensity to the matchup, as the Panthers sought to overturn their fortunes against the Braves.

Injury concerns were minimal for both teams leading into this game, allowing both squads to field their strongest lineups. This factor contributed to the competitiveness of the match, as both teams aimed to capitalize on their full rosters.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Prairie View A&M favored by 4.5 points, with a total set at 150.5. The odds reflected the Panthers' home advantage and their recent form, which ultimately proved accurate as they dominated the game. The moneyline indicated Prairie View A&M at -205.0 and Alcorn State at 170.0, further emphasizing the expectation of a Panthers victory.

The game conditions were favorable, with no significant weather or environmental factors impacting play. The atmosphere in the William J. Nicks Building was electric, with the home crowd supporting the Panthers throughout the contest.

As the game unfolded, Prairie View A&M established control early on and maintained it through effective scoring and solid defense. Key moments included a series of scoring plays in the second half, such as Hassane Diallo's jumper and a three-pointer from Omari Hamilton, which helped extend the Panthers' lead. The final score of 72-51 underscored the Panthers' dominance, as they outperformed the Braves in both offensive execution and defensive resilience.

Overall, this matchup was a significant statement for Prairie View A&M, showcasing their ability to rebound from previous defeats against Alcorn State and solidifying their position as a competitive force in the league.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	PV -4.5	150.5 o -115 / u -105	Alcorn State Braves +170 · Prairie View A&M Panthers -205

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Leaders

PointsJoey Madimba28Prairie View A&M Panthers
AssistsDontae Horne6Prairie View A&M Panthers
ReboundsCorey Dunning12Prairie View A&M Panthers
PointsOmari Hamilton13Alcorn State Braves
AssistsTycen McDaniels2Alcorn State Braves
ReboundsOmari Hamilton10Alcorn State Braves

Recent form

Prairie View A&M Panthers

Last 10: 4-5-1Streak W172.6 scored · 72.7 allowed per game3-2 at home

W85-76vs Jackson State TigersFeb 27
L82-84at Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden LionsFeb 21
W72-62at Mississippi Valley State Delta DevilsFeb 20
W68-63vs Grambling TigersFeb 17
L82-87vs Southern JaguarsFeb 14
L96-100at Florida A&M RattlersFeb 10
L76-82at Bethune-Cookman WildcatsFeb 7
W85-78vs Texas Southern TigersJan 31
D0-0vs Alabama A&M BulldogsJan 27
L80-95vs Alabama State HornetsJan 24

Alcorn State Braves

Last 10: 4-6Streak L171.5 scored · 74.3 allowed per game1-4 away

L87-92at Texas Southern TigersFeb 27
W83-65vs Jackson State TigersFeb 21
L78-86vs Florida A&M RattlersFeb 17
W57-55vs Bethune-Cookman WildcatsFeb 14
W74-66at Mississippi Valley State Delta DevilsFeb 10
L77-84at Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden LionsFeb 7
L50-74vs Grambling TigersFeb 3
W78-73vs Southern JaguarsJan 31
L73-82at Bethune-Cookman WildcatsJan 27
L58-66at Florida A&M RattlersJan 24

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	Alcorn State Braves	Prairie View A&M Panthers
Field goals	17-55	29-63
Field goal %	31	46
Three-pointers	5-14	5-18
Three-point %	36	28
Free throws	12-14	9-15
Free throw %	86	60
Rebounds	28	44
Offensive rebounds	5	10
Defensive rebounds	23	34
Assists	5	16
Steals	5	8
Blocks	0	14
Turnovers	14	10
Team turnovers	0	2
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	14	13
Fast-break points	2	15
Points in the paint	22	46
Fouls	15	12
Largest lead	0	25
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	99

How the scoring went

1st Half18-31Dontae Horne makes layup
1st Half21-31Omari Hamilton makes 25-foot three point jumper (Shane Lancaster assists)
1st Half21-33Joey Madimba makes layup (Corey Dunning assists)
1st Half21-36Joey Madimba makes 23-foot three point jumper (Dontae Horne assists)
1st Half22-36Tycen McDaniels makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half22-38Dontae Horne makes layup
2nd Half25-38Bryson Calamese makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tycen McDaniels assists)
2nd Half25-39Dontae Horne makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half27-39Bryson Calamese makes layup
2nd Half28-39Jameel Morris makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half29-39Jameel Morris makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half29-41Cory Wells makes 6-foot jumper (Dontae Horne assists)
2nd Half29-44Dontae Horne makes 23-foot three point jumper
2nd Half31-44Jameel Morris makes layup
2nd Half31-46Elijah Mitchell makes layup (Dontae Horne assists)
2nd Half31-48Elijah Mitchell makes layup (Cory Wells assists)
2nd Half31-50Cory Wells makes 2-foot dunk (Dontae Horne assists)
2nd Half31-53Elijah Mitchell makes 23-foot three point jumper (Lance Williams assists)
2nd Half31-55Dontae Horne makes layup (Cory Wells assists)
2nd Half34-55Omari Hamilton makes 28-foot three point jumper
2nd Half36-55Jameel Morris makes layup
2nd Half37-55Jameel Morris makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half37-57Lance Williams makes 15-foot jumper
2nd Half37-59Dontae Horne makes layup
2nd Half39-59Travis Roberts makes layup
2nd Half39-62Joey Madimba makes 24-foot three point jumper (Dontae Horne assists)
2nd Half39-63Lance Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half39-64Lance Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half40-64Shane Lancaster makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half41-64Shane Lancaster makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half42-64Jameel Morris makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half43-64Jameel Morris makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half43-66Hassane Diallo makes 2-foot jumper (Ryan Bolton Jr. assists)
2nd Half46-66Omari Hamilton makes 27-foot three point jumper (Tycen McDaniels assists)
2nd Half49-66Shane Lancaster makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half49-67Joey Madimba makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half49-68Hassane Diallo makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-70Lance Williams makes 13-foot jumper
2nd Half49-72Corey Dunning makes 2-foot dunk (Lance Williams assists)
2nd Half51-72Jameel Morris makes layup

Win probability

Above the line favours Prairie View A&M Panthers, below favours Alcorn State Braves.