Prairie View A&M males’s basketball misplaced to Loyola Marymount in essentially the most dramatic manner potential on Saturday evening. In a play that was extra spectacular than Grant Hill feeding Christian Laettner, however not almost the identical stakes, the Panthers fell 76-75 on a reverse layup on the buzzer in Los Angeles.
You’ll be able to see the wonderful play right here.
Prairie View was main 75-74 with 2.8 seconds left when LMU managed to get the ball all the way in which up the court docket for the successful shot. The Lions, with no timeouts remaining, threw a three-quarter court docket heave that Aaron McBride caught and instantly handed in mid-air to Will Johnston. With the Panther protection again pedaling, Johnston drove in for the game-winning reverse layup for the win.
The sport featured 12 ties and 10 lead adjustments, holding the 769 spectators on the sting of their seats.
First Half: Buying and selling Blows
The sport started with each groups testing one another’s defenses. The primary half resulted in a 32-32 impasse, as LMU relied on Johnston’s sharpshooting and Jevon Porter’s rebounding presence, whereas Prairie View’s Nick Anderson carried his squad with relentless drives to the basket.
Second Half: A Recreation of Runs
Loyola Marymount surged forward early within the second half with Caleb Stone-Carrawell and Aaron McBride combining for key buckets. Prairie View responded with a balanced assault led by Anderson and Tanahj Pettway, narrowing the deficit. The Panthers’ near-perfect free-throw capturing (22-of-25) saved them inside putting distance.
Closing Moments: Excessive Drama
With just below 30 seconds left, Prairie View’s Pettway sank two crucial free throws to present the Panthers a 75-74 lead. That’s when Johnston sealed the Lions’ victory with the late recreation heroics.
Key Performers
LMU:
Will Johnston: 23 factors, together with 4-of-7 from three-point vary, and the game-winner.
Caleb Stone-Carrawell: 17 factors, 2 assists.
Jevon Porter: 11 factors, 12 rebounds, and pivotal defensive stops.
Prairie View:
Nick Anderson: 20 factors on 8-of-15 capturing, 4 rebounds.
Tanahj Pettway: 18 factors, 5 assists, and ice-cold free throws beneath stress.
Marcel Bryant: 8 factors, together with key second-half contributions.
By the Numbers
LMU shot 48.1% from the sphere, buoyed by 36.4% capturing from past the arc, whereas Prairie View’s 49% capturing and aggressive drives led to a free-throw benefit. LMU dominated the boards with a 34-20 rebounding edge, whereas Prairie View capitalized on turnovers, changing them into 25 factors.
