Prairie View A&M Tops Bethune-Cookman in Close Contest
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Gateway Center
Prairie View A&M Panthers 71, Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 67, 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 Bethune-Cookman Wildcats?
Prairie View A&M Panthers beat Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 71-67 at Gateway Center on March 11, 2026.
Who was favored in Prairie View A&M Panthers vs Bethune-Cookman Wildcats?
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -218 (about 69% implied). The underdog won.
In a thrilling matchup at the Gateway Center, the Prairie View A&M Panthers edged out the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats with a final score of 71-67. This victory marks a significant achievement for Prairie View A&M, as they have now won their last five games, showcasing a strong late-season surge. The Panthers' recent form has been impressive, with a record of 6-4 over their last ten games, and they have averaged 76.8 points while allowing 72.0 during this stretch.
On the other hand, Bethune-Cookman entered the game with a record of 7-3 in their last ten outings, but they have now dropped their last game, ending a brief winning streak. The Wildcats averaged 78.4 points scored while allowing 73.3 points over their recent performances. Despite their strong home record of 4-0 leading into this game, they could not maintain their momentum against the Panthers.
The matchup was particularly notable as it was a rematch of their previous encounter on February 7, 2026, where Bethune-Cookman had triumphed 82-76. This time, however, Prairie View A&M managed to reverse the outcome, improving their head-to-head record against the Wildcats to 2-0 this season.
In terms of the betting market, DraftKings had set the spread at -5.5 in favor of Bethune-Cookman, with a total of 147.5 points for the game. The home moneyline was priced at -218.0, while the away moneyline stood at 180.0. These odds reflected the expectations surrounding the two teams, with Bethune-Cookman seen as the favorite prior to the game.
The game conditions were competitive, with both teams displaying their strengths throughout the match. Prairie View A&M's recent form was highlighted by their ability to close out games, as evidenced by their last four victories. The Wildcats, despite their strong scoring averages, struggled to keep pace in the final minutes of the game. Key moments included a series of scoring plays that saw Lance Williams and Jakobi Heady contribute crucial points for the Panthers, allowing them to take the lead late in the second half.
Injury reports did not indicate any significant absences for either team, suggesting both squads were at full strength for this critical matchup. The performance of players like Lance Williams, who made pivotal shots down the stretch, was instrumental in securing the win for Prairie View A&M.
As the game concluded, Prairie View A&M's ability to execute under pressure proved decisive. The Wildcats will need to regroup after this loss, while the Panthers will look to build on this momentum as they head into their next challenges.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | BCU -5.5 | 147.5 o -110 / u -110 | Prairie View A&M Panthers +180 · Bethune-Cookman Wildcats -218 |
Leaders
- PointsJakobi Heady21Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
- AssistsArterio Morris5Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
- ReboundsAriel Bland7Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
- PointsDontae Horne30Prairie View A&M Panthers
- AssistsLance Williams6Prairie View A&M Panthers
- ReboundsCory Wells10Prairie View A&M Panthers
Recent form
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
Last 10: 7-3Streak L178.4 scored · 73.3 allowed per game4-0 at home
- L77-81at Florida A&M RattlersMar 6
- W82-79at Southern JaguarsFeb 28
- W76-71at Grambling TigersFeb 26
- W85-76vs Alabama A&M BulldogsFeb 21
- W82-71vs Alabama State HornetsFeb 20
- L86-91at Jackson State TigersFeb 17
- L55-57at Alcorn State BravesFeb 14
- W79-69vs Texas Southern TigersFeb 10
- W82-76vs Prairie View A&M PanthersFeb 7
- W80-62at Alabama A&M BulldogsFeb 3
Prairie View A&M Panthers
Last 10: 6-4Streak W476.8 scored · 72 allowed per game2-3 away
- W65-56vs Alcorn State BravesMar 10
- W70-59at Texas Southern TigersMar 6
- W72-51vs Alcorn State BravesFeb 28
- 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
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 | Bethune-Cookman Wildcats |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-53 | 26-58 |
| Field goal % | 49 | 45 |
| Three-pointers | 8-14 | 2-11 |
| Three-point % | 57 | 18 |
| Free throws | 11-20 | 13-19 |
| Free throw % | 55 | 68 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 32 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 23 | 20 |
| Assists | 10 | 12 |
| Steals | 3 | 6 |
| Blocks | 5 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 14 | 15 |
| Fast-break points | 0 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 46 |
| Fouls | 18 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 7 | 7 |
| Lead changes | 14 | 14 |
| Time in front | 45 | 32 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half32-32Daniel Rouzan makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half32-33Tyler Andrews makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half32-35Daniel Rouzan makes driving layup (Jakobi Heady assists)
- 2nd Half35-35Elijah Mitchell makes 23-foot three point jumper (Dontae Horne assists)
- 2nd Half37-35Elijah Mitchell makes driving layup (Lance Williams assists)
- 2nd Half37-38Tyler Andrews makes 25-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half37-40Tyler Andrews makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half37-42Jakobi Heady makes 0-foot tip in dunk
- 2nd Half40-42Cory Wells makes 26-foot three point jumper (Dontae Horne assists)
- 2nd Half42-42Lance Williams makes driving layup
- 2nd Half42-44Daniel Rouzan makes layup (Seneca Willoughby assists)
- 2nd Half45-44Cory Wells makes 23-foot three point jumper (Lance Williams assists)
- 2nd Half45-45Jakobi Heady makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-46Jakobi Heady makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-46Dontae Horne makes 15-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half47-48Ariel Bland makes driving layup
- 2nd Half50-48Cory Wells makes 24-foot three point jumper (Lance Williams assists)
- 2nd Half50-50Arterio Morris makes 8-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half50-52Ariel Bland makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half52-52Dontae Horne makes driving layup
- 2nd Half52-54Arterio Morris makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half52-56Arterio Morris makes layup
- 2nd Half52-57Arterio Morris makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-59Jakobi Heady makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half53-59Dontae Horne makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-59Dontae Horne makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half56-61Quentin Heady makes driving layup (Arterio Morris assists)
- 2nd Half58-61Cory Wells makes 11-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half58-63Jakobi Heady makes layup (Arterio Morris assists)
- 2nd Half60-63Lance Williams makes 5-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half61-63Lance Williams makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half61-65Ariel Bland makes 1-foot dunk (Arterio Morris assists)
- 2nd Half63-65Lance Williams makes 14-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half65-65Lance Williams makes layup
- 2nd Half65-66Jakobi Heady makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-67Jakobi Heady makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-67Dontae Horne makes layup
- 2nd Half69-67Dontae Horne makes driving layup
- 2nd Half70-67Lance Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-67Cory Wells makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Bethune-Cookman Wildcats, below favours Prairie View A&M Panthers.
Venue
- Gateway CenterCollege Park, GA
- Attendance925
- OfficialsErroll Lewis, RJ Johnson, Jiou Joc Pin
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