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MEAC Tourney

2nd Round: (1) Prairie View A&M 87, (9) Delaware State 72

PG Gillette leads the way with 24 pts and backup SG Hayes adds 17 pts off the bench to help the Panthers stave off an upset bid. It was only 6 pt game at the half, but the Panthers played a solid 2nd half and didn't let Delaware State close the gap.

Semifinals: (1) Prairie View A&M, (12) Bethune Cookman 40

Both C Walther and PF Bolden have double doubles and the defense limits Bethune to .281 from the field.

Championship: (1) Prairie View A&M 67, (2) Norfolk State 64

The Panthers really struggled from range (6-23) in this one as Norfolk State built a 9 pt halftime lead. But their ability to get to the line (24 free throws to just 3 for Norfolk) sparked a comeback that carried Prairie View to another conference title.