Prairie View defeats Paul Quinn 101-64

Prairie View Dominates Paul Quinn in Statement Win

In a convincing display of dominance, the Prairie View Panthers cruised to a 101-64 victory over visiting Paul Quinn on Saturday at the William Nicks Building.

The Panthers' statement win marked a significant turning point in their non-conference slate, as they asserted their presence in the highly competitive league. The team's clinical performance was underscored by its ability to control the tempo of the game from start to finish.

At halftime, Prairie View held a slim 41-36 lead, but it quickly expanded its advantage in the second half, outscoring Paul Quinn by 37 points. The Panthers' largest lead came at one point when they were ahead by 39 points, indicating just how far ahead they had pulled away from their opponents.

Prairie View's balanced attack was on full display, as the team shot 58.7% from the field and made 77.0% of its free throws. The Panthers also showed flashes of brilliance in transition, scoring 30 fast break points and limiting Paul Quinn to just 15 in that category.

In contrast, Paul Quinn struggled to find its footing on offense, shooting just 49.1% from the field and committing 28 turnovers against Prairie View's stingy defense. The visiting team's inability to contain the Panthers' high-powered offense ultimately led to their downfall.

Game Leaders

Prairie View (HOME)

* Points: [Not provided]

* Rebounds: 36 (Off: 9, Def: 27)

* Assists: 18

* Turnovers: 13

* Steals: 13

* Blocks: 3

Paul Quinn (AWAY)

* Points: [Not provided]

* Rebounds: 37 (Off: 8, Def: 29)

* Assists: 8

* Turnovers: 28

* Steals: 8

* Blocks: 1