Florida A&M Rattlers Edge Prairie View A&M Panthers 100-96
Monday, February 9, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Al Lawson Center
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Who won Prairie View A&M Panthers vs Florida A&M Rattlers?
Florida A&M Rattlers beat Prairie View A&M Panthers 100-96 at Al Lawson Center on February 9, 2026.
Who was favored in Prairie View A&M Panthers vs Florida A&M Rattlers?
Florida A&M Rattlers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -166 (about 62% implied). The favorite won.
In a thrilling contest at the Al Lawson Center, the Florida A&M Rattlers triumphed over the Prairie View A&M Panthers with a final score of 100-96. This victory marks a significant moment for the Rattlers, who have struggled recently, entering the game with a home record of 9-13 and a streak of four consecutive losses. The win not only breaks that losing streak but also reinforces their dominance over the Panthers, improving their head-to-head record to 2-0 against them this season.
The Rattlers showcased a commendable performance, particularly in the second half, where they managed to maintain a narrow lead against the Panthers. Throughout the game, Florida A&M averaged 69.3 points scored and 68.2 points allowed over their last ten games, but they exceeded their scoring average in this matchup. Their recent form had seen them struggle, with a record of 5-5 in their last ten games, but this victory may serve as a turning point.
On the other side, the Prairie View A&M Panthers, who came into the game with a record of 9-15, have also had a challenging season. They entered the matchup with a record of 4-5-1 in their last ten games and an average of 69.8 points scored and 70.4 points allowed. Their recent form included a loss to Bethune-Cookman Wildcats just days prior, which extended their current losing streak to one game after a mixed bag of results.
The Rattlers' home record stands at 3-2 in their last five games, while the Panthers have struggled on the road, with a 1-4 record in their last five away games. The game’s conditions were likely favorable for the Rattlers, who were playing in front of their home crowd, which can often provide a significant boost in college basketball.
In terms of the betting market, DraftKings had set the odds with Florida A&M favored by 3.5 points, with a total set at 149.5. The odds reflected a competitive matchup, but the Rattlers ultimately delivered a performance that exceeded expectations, securing the win and covering the spread.
The game featured several key moments, particularly in the second half, where scoring plays came thick and fast. Notable contributions included a layup from Dontae Horne that kept the Panthers in contention, but the Rattlers responded effectively with free throws from Jaquan Sanders and a crucial three-pointer from Tai'Reon Joseph, sealing their victory. The Rattlers' ability to execute under pressure in the closing moments of the game proved decisive.
Overall, this matchup highlighted the resilience of the Rattlers, who will look to build on this win as they continue their season, while the Panthers will need to regroup following this narrow defeat.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | FAMU -3.5 | 149.5 o -105 / u -115 | Prairie View A&M Panthers +140 · Florida A&M Rattlers -166 |
Leaders
- PointsJordan Chatman18Florida A&M Rattlers
- AssistsJaquan Sanders7Florida A&M Rattlers
- ReboundsMicah Octave9Florida A&M Rattlers
- PointsTai'Reon Joseph32Prairie View A&M Panthers
- AssistsDontae Horne4Prairie View A&M Panthers
- ReboundsCory Wells6Prairie View A&M Panthers
Recent form
Florida A&M Rattlers
Last 10: 5-5Streak L469.3 scored · 68.2 allowed per game3-2 at home
- L57-62vs Texas Southern TigersFeb 7
- L66-79at Alabama State HornetsFeb 3
- L65-72at Alabama A&M BulldogsJan 31
- L65-66vs Jackson State TigersJan 27
- W66-58vs Alcorn State BravesJan 24
- W62-48at Mississippi Valley State Delta DevilsJan 20
- W71-67at Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden LionsJan 17
- W91-84vs Grambling TigersJan 13
- W67-59vs Southern JaguarsJan 11
- L83-87at Bethune-Cookman WildcatsJan 3
Prairie View A&M Panthers
Last 10: 4-5-1Streak L169.8 scored · 70.4 allowed per game1-4 away
- 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
- 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
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 | Florida A&M Rattlers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 31-59 | 35-61 |
| Field goal % | 53 | 57 |
| Three-pointers | 7-16 | 11-15 |
| Three-point % | 44 | 73 |
| Free throws | 27-40 | 19-29 |
| Free throw % | 68 | 66 |
| Rebounds | 29 | 41 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 20 | 28 |
| Assists | 10 | 20 |
| Steals | 12 | 13 |
| Blocks | 2 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 23 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 29 | 25 |
| Fast-break points | 33 | 17 |
| Points in the paint | 46 | 44 |
| Fouls | 22 | 29 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 28 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 2 | 94 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half61-73Micah Octave makes layup (Tyler Shirley assists)
- 2nd Half61-74Anquan Boldin Jr makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-75Anquan Boldin Jr makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-75Hassane Diallo makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-77Micah Octave makes 2-foot dunk
- 2nd Half62-79Tyler Shirley makes layup
- 2nd Half62-81Tyler Shirley makes 6-foot dunk
- 2nd Half64-81Hassane Diallo makes layup (Cory Wells assists)
- 2nd Half64-83Tyler Shirley makes 11-foot jumper
- 2nd Half65-83Lance Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-83Lance Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-85Tyler Shirley makes layup
- 2nd Half67-85Lance Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-85Lance Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-85Dontae Horne makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-87Anquan Boldin Jr makes 6-foot dunk (Kaleb Washington assists)
- 2nd Half71-87Cory Wells makes 12-foot jumper
- 2nd Half74-87Tai'Reon Joseph makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half76-87Tai'Reon Joseph makes layup
- 2nd Half77-87Tai'Reon Joseph makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half77-88Kaleb Washington makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half77-89Kaleb Washington makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half79-89Tai'Reon Joseph makes layup
- 2nd Half79-91Tyler Shirley makes 4-foot dunk (Jordan Chatman assists)
- 2nd Half81-91Dontae Horne makes layup
- 2nd Half83-91Cory Wells makes 11-foot dunk
- 2nd Half83-92Jaquan Sanders makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half83-93Jaquan Sanders makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half85-93Dontae Horne makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half85-94Jaquan Sanders makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half87-94Dontae Horne makes layup
- 2nd Half87-96Jaquan Sanders makes layup (Kaleb Washington assists)
- 2nd Half89-96Dontae Horne makes layup
- 2nd Half89-97Jaquan Sanders makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half89-98Jaquan Sanders makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half91-98Dontae Horne makes layup
- 2nd Half91-99Tyler Shirley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half93-99Hassane Diallo makes layup (Lance Williams assists)
- 2nd Half93-100Jordan Chatman makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half96-100Tai'Reon Joseph makes 27-foot three point jumper
Win probability
Above the line favours Florida A&M Rattlers, below favours Prairie View A&M Panthers.
Venue
- Al Lawson CenterTallahassee, FL
- Attendance903
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