Arkansas-Pine Bluff Edges Prairie View A&M in Thriller
Saturday, February 21, 2026, 6:30 PM ET · H.O. Clemmons Arena
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions 84, Prairie View A&M Panthers 82, 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 Prairie View A&M Panthers vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions?
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions beat Prairie View A&M Panthers 84-82 at H.O. Clemmons Arena on February 21, 2026.
Who was favored in Prairie View A&M Panthers vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions?
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -162 (about 62% implied). The favorite won.
In a closely contested matchup, the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions narrowly defeated the Prairie View A&M Panthers with a final score of 84-82. This game showcased the intense rivalry between the two teams, with Arkansas-Pine Bluff improving its head-to-head record against Prairie View A&M to 2-2 over the past two seasons.
Both teams entered the game with fluctuating recent form. Arkansas-Pine Bluff had a home record of 12-16 and was on a three-game losing streak, having lost to Texas Southern, Alabama A&M, and Alabama State in their last three outings. In those games, they averaged 73.2 points scored but allowed an average of 75.0 points, indicating defensive struggles. Their last ten games showed a mixed record of 5-5, with a home record of 2-3 and an away record of 3-2. In their last five games, they averaged 72.6 points scored and 76.8 points allowed.
On the other hand, Prairie View A&M, with an overall record of 11-17, had a better recent trend, winning their last two games against Mississippi Valley State and Grambling. They averaged 71.2 points scored and allowed 72.5 points in their last ten games, with a record of 3-6-1. Their away performance was less impressive, with a record of 1-4 in away games. In their last five games, they scored an average of 78.8 points while also allowing 78.8 points.
The game took place at H.O. Clemmons Arena, where the atmosphere was charged as both teams battled for crucial conference positioning. The market had Arkansas-Pine Bluff favored by 3.5 points according to DraftKings, with a total set at 159.5. The odds reflected the competitive nature of the matchup, as both teams were eager to secure a victory.
In terms of player contributions, the game was marked by critical free throws in the closing moments. Quion Williams played a pivotal role for Arkansas-Pine Bluff, making key free throws that helped seal the victory. The scoring plays in the second half were tense, with both teams exchanging leads and battling for every point. The final scoring sequence saw Williams hit a crucial jumper to give Arkansas-Pine Bluff the lead, while Prairie View A&M's attempts to respond fell short.
The injury picture did not heavily impact either team for this game, allowing both squads to field their best available lineups. The conditions were favorable for a high-scoring affair, and both teams took advantage of the opportunity to showcase their offensive talents.
As the game concluded, Arkansas-Pine Bluff celebrated a hard-fought victory, while Prairie View A&M was left to reflect on a close loss. This matchup highlighted the competitive spirit of both teams and set the stage for their future encounters.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UAPB -3.5 | 159.5 o -110 / u -110 | Prairie View A&M Panthers +136 · Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions -162 |
Leaders
- PointsQuion Williams20Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions
- AssistsTrevon Payton7Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions
- ReboundsJaquan Scott7Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions
- PointsDontae Horne32Prairie View A&M Panthers
- AssistsDontae Horne3Prairie View A&M Panthers
- ReboundsCorey Dunning9Prairie View A&M Panthers
Recent form
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions
Last 10: 5-5Streak L373.2 scored · 75 allowed per game2-3 at home
- L64-83vs Texas Southern TigersFeb 20
- L70-82at Alabama A&M BulldogsFeb 17
- L61-79at Alabama State HornetsFeb 14
- W84-63vs Jackson State TigersFeb 9
- W84-77vs Alcorn State BravesFeb 7
- W67-64at Grambling TigersFeb 5
- W78-70at Mississippi Valley State Delta DevilsJan 31
- W75-74at Southern JaguarsJan 24
- L82-87vs Bethune-Cookman WildcatsJan 19
- L67-71vs Florida A&M RattlersJan 17
Prairie View A&M Panthers
Last 10: 3-6-1Streak W271.2 scored · 72.5 allowed per game1-4 away
- 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
- L75-76at Alcorn State BravesJan 19
- L78-82at Jackson State TigersJan 17
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 | Prairie View A&M Panthers | Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-52 | 31-53 |
| Field goal % | 50 | 58 |
| Three-pointers | 5-18 | 7-21 |
| Three-point % | 28 | 33 |
| Free throws | 25-28 | 15-20 |
| Free throw % | 89 | 75 |
| Rebounds | 29 | 23 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 6 |
| Defensive rebounds | 19 | 17 |
| Assists | 12 | 17 |
| Steals | 5 | 11 |
| Blocks | 1 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 2 |
| Points off turnovers | 14 | 15 |
| Fast-break points | 2 | 2 |
| Points in the paint | 26 | 42 |
| Fouls | 15 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 10 |
| Lead changes | 12 | 12 |
| Time in front | 11 | 72 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half53-54Dontae Horne makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half54-54Dontae Horne makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half55-54Dontae Horne makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half55-56Milhan Charles makes layup
- 2nd Half58-56Lance Williams makes 30-foot three point jumper (Dontae Horne assists)
- 2nd Half58-58Trevon Payton makes driving layup
- 2nd Half58-59Jaquan Scott makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-59Dontae Horne makes driving layup
- 2nd Half62-59Dontae Horne makes layup
- 2nd Half62-61Jaquan Scott makes 3-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half63-61Dontae Horne makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-62Jaquan Scott makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-63Jaquan Scott makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-65Trevon Payton makes layup
- 2nd Half65-65Cory Wells makes 8-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half65-66Jaquan Scott makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-67Jaquan Scott makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-69Jaquan Scott makes 9-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half66-69Elijah Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-69Elijah Mitchell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-69Dontae Horne makes 30-foot three point jumper (Elijah Mitchell assists)
- 2nd Half70-71Quion Williams makes 11-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half71-71Joey Madimba makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-71Joey Madimba makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-74Jaquan Scott makes 25-foot three point jumper (Alex Mirhosseini assists)
- 2nd Half74-74Hassane Diallo makes layup (Joey Madimba assists)
- 2nd Half75-74Dontae Horne makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half76-74Dontae Horne makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half76-76Jaquan Scott makes 1-foot dunk (Trevon Payton assists)
- 2nd Half78-76Joey Madimba makes layup
- 2nd Half78-78Quion Williams makes layup (Trevon Payton assists)
- 2nd Half78-79Quion Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half78-80Quion Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half79-80Dontae Horne makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half80-80Dontae Horne makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half80-81Quion Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half80-82Quion Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half81-82Joey Madimba makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half82-82Joey Madimba makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half82-84Quion Williams makes 10-foot jumper
Win probability
Above the line favours Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions, below favours Prairie View A&M Panthers.
Venue
- H.O. Clemmons ArenaPine Bluff, AR
- Attendance2182
- OfficialsMichael Smith, Caleb Michau, Cedric Coleman
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