Nick Anderson shines despite Prairie View A&M's narrow loss to Mississippi State

On Saturday at 9 p.m. EST, the Prairie View A&M Panthers will face the Loyola Marymount Lions in Los Angeles. The Panthers, who are recorded at 1-8 this season, recently lost to the Mississippi State Bulldogs with a score of 91-84. In that game, player Nick Anderson performed notably well for the Panthers, scoring 21 points. In contrast, Loyola Marymount holds a better record at 4-4 and has shown moderate performance at home with two wins and two losses. This upcoming match will be crucial for Prairie View A&M as they have struggled significantly on the road with an 0-8 record away from home. Furthermore, Prairie View A&M ranks fourth in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) in scoring, managing to average 34.9 points per game in the paint, of which Anderson is a considerable contributor averaging 6.8 points in that area. Loyola Marymount's recent home games will play a pivotal role in determining the competitiveness of the matchup, as they have managed to secure an equal number of wins and losses at home. Their shooting percentage stands at 41.4%, which is notably lower than the 54.3% that Prairie View A&M allows their opponents to shoot. This statistic points towards a potential advantage for the Panthers should they manage to capitalize on defensive opportunities. Additionally, Prairie View A&M has performed slightly better than Loyola Marymount in shooting efficiency, with a shooting clip of 44.3% for the season compared to 41.3% from their average opponents. Will Johnston has emerged as a key player for the Lions, making 2.6 three-pointers per game while averaging 14.8 points overall. As these two teams prepare to meet, both will be looking to improve their standings and find a rhythm moving forward in their respective seasons.