HEMPSTEAD, Texas (Interstat) — Prairie View escaped with a 70-69 victory over Mississippi Valley State in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Saturday at William Nicks Building.

The Panthers, who trailed 37-32 at halftime, outscored the Delta Devils 38-32 in the second half to secure the win. Tai’Reon Joseph led Prairie View with 23 points, while Lance Williams added 14 points and five assists. Mississippi Valley State’s Daniel Mayfield scored a game-high 20 points and Michael James added 19.

Prairie View improved to 7-9. Mississippi Valley State fell to 1-16.