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SWAC Tourney

2nd Round: (1) Prairie View A&M 59, (9) Alabama A&M 51

The Panthers have excelled at blocks this season, but the difference maker here was getting to the free throw line. PG Jeffrey Keith gets 15 pts on 13-14 FT shooting and the Panthers pull away early in the 2nd half.

Semifinals: (1) Prairie View A&M 73, (4) AR Pine Bluff 62

The Panthers defense is key in this one, forcing 19 turnovers and holding Pine Bluff to 22 pts in the 2nd half. Keith and Freitas both get 16 pts to lead the way.

Conference Championship: (1) Prairie View A&M 70, (2) Alcorn State 60

C Gerald Martinez does everything in this one - 10 pts, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 7 blocks - to lead the Panthers to their 1st tourney berth! SG Scott Marshall missed a lot of time this season, but was healthy enough here to score 21 pts.