PINE BLUFF, Ark. - The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Golden Lions football team opened up Southwestern Athletic Conference play with a 62-13 loss to Prairie View A&M University at Simmons Bank Field.

By the end of the first quarter, Panthers quarterback Jalen Morton accumulated nearly 200 years on the ground and scored twice as Prairie View led 35-3. 

"Put it all on me," said UAPB head coach Cedric Thomas. "Our defense was bad. I have to do a better job during the week preparing our guys for the game."

UAPB freshman quarterback Skyler Perry finished the game with a team-high 75 yards rushing and 174 yards in the air (23-for-45) while junior running back Taeyler Porter finished with 59 yards rushing.

Preseason All-America punter Jamie Gillan connected on field goals from 45 yards and 38 yards out respectively while teammate Jaimon Peterson scored UAPB's only touchdown as he crossed the goal line on a seven yard touchdown run in the second quarter to bring the score to 42-10 in favor of the Panthers. Ruston native tight end Jeremy Brown caught seven passes for 100 yards white fellow Golden Lion and New Orleans native Tyrin Ralph hauled in four passes for 23 yards.

On the defensive end, junior Jalen Steward finished with a team high 7.5 tackles in the loss. Senior Kevin Agee finished with six tackles and a sack while teammate Je'Kevin Carter finished with six tackles, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.

UAPB (1-3, 0-1 SWAC) returns to action on Saturday, September 29 as it travels to Miami to face Florida International University in non-conference action. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. (eastern) at Riccardo Silva Stadium.