DAYTON, Ohio -- A year ago, Prairie View A&M had bottomed out, winning only five games, its fewest under coach Byron Smith. At the same time, Dontae Horne was "down and depressed," his career having stalled after stops at Texas State and Georgia Southern. He didn't have many options in the portal because of concerns about his grades.
The Prairie View A&M Panthers men's basketball team is headed to the NCAA Tournament after becoming SWAC Champions! Nate Griffin is joined with coach Byron Smith, along with players Dontae Horne and Lance Williams.
PVPanthers.com PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 14, 2026) — The Prairie View A&M Panthers men's basketball team is headed to the national stage as they prepare to face Lehigh Mountain Hawks men's basketball in the opening round of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday evening in Dayton. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:40
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 2, 2026) — Prairie View A&M University will make history this spring as the Panthers compete in the inaugural Chicago HBCU Baseball Classic at Wrigley Field on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Following the regularly scheduled game of the Chicago Cubs earlier that day, PVAMU will face Alabama A&M University in an
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — As he often did, KhaDarel Hodge walked across the tarmac to board a chartered Delta flight, bags in hand, hat low and sunglasses on, as the Atlanta Falcons prepared to travel to San Francisco to face the 49ers in mid-October. Hodge blended in with his teammates — until he didn't. It
HOUSTON - Prairie View A&M men’s basketball coach Byron Smith is calling for stronger medical support for student-athletes at HBCUs, firmly stating that institutions must prioritize player health over winning.
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Jan. 27, 2026) - Prairie View A&M University Athletics officially announced its complete 2026 football schedule, highlighted by a competitive non-conference slate, a full SWAC lineup, and championship aspirations following the Panthers’ 2025 SWAC title run. The 2026 season opens on the road as Prairie View A&M travels to Tarleton State on
HBCU football and Tremaine Jackson were again at the center of a national conversation after the Prairie View A&M head coach doubled down on his transfer-first philosophy.
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 22, 2025) - From historic investments and new academic programs to national student wins and faculty excellence, 2025 was a year that moved Prairie View A&M University forward in powerful ways. Opening Doors: New Programs, Facilities, and Innovation 2025 marked a year of bold launches and forward-looking investments designed to expand
Panther Nation, We are excited to offer our fans the opportunity to purchase tickets for our upcoming game in Atlanta! Tickets are now available through our website; you can click this link to purchase them: TICKETS. We strongly encourage you to purchase as soon as possible. Please note that Mercedes-Benz Stadium is an electronic ticket