PRAIRIE VIEW, TX --The UAPB men's basketball team shot 50 percent from deep, but fell to the Prairie View A&M Panthers 75-74 on the road Monday.

The Golden Lions had three players score in double figures, led by Rashad Williams, who had 28 points. Ismael Plet added a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds and Joe French chipped in as well with 10 points.

UAPB offense made hay from beyond the arc, pouring in nine threes on 18 attempts. Williams hit four treys for the Golden Lions in the contest.

How It Happened

After falling behind 34-23, UAPB went on a 6-0 run with 2:05 left in the first half to narrow its deficit to 34-29. Prairie View A&M answered back and added to its lead, leaving the Golden Lions down 37-29 entering halftime.

Prairie View A&M kept widening its lead after intermission, constructing a 55-41 advantage before UAPB went on an 8-0 run, finished off by Williams' three, to shrink the deficit to 55-49 with 12:41 to go in the contest. The Golden Lions kept their comeback going, holding the lead with 00:17 left to play, but Prairie View A&M managed to hold on for the 75-74 win. UAPB got a boost from its bench in the period, as non-starters accounted for 32 of its 45 total points.

Game Notes

» Ismael Plet notched a double-double for the Golden Lions with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
» The Golden Lions made half of their attempts from three point range, knocking down nine of 18 shots.
» The UAPB bench made an impact by adding 39 points to its scoring output.

» UAPB lost despite a 33-32 rebounding advantage.

» Rashad Williams led the Golden Lions with a game-high 28 points.
» UAPB got a team-high 10 rebounds from Ismael Plet.

The Golden Lions will be back in action at home, on Saturday, February 10 versus Alcorn St. The game will be televised live on HBCUGOTV Sports, and tip-off is set for 2:35 pm CT.