Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Prairie View A&M routs Grambling State Tigers

Photo: PVAMU guard Gaati Werema led four Lady Panthers in double figure scoring with 28 points, 16 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block and 1 steal in 26 minutes of action. The 6-0 sophomore is from Orlando, Florida, Orlando Christian Prep.

Prairie View A&M University Sports Information

Gaati Werema's 28 points and 16 rebounds paces the Lady Panther's offensive attack

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas- The Prairie View A&M Lady Panthers (16-8 11-1 SWAC) got back on track with a convincing victory over the Grambling State Lady Tigers (1-22, 0-13 SWAC) on Monday, February 18th in the William Nicks Building.

Lady Panther forward Gaati Werema had a monster night racking up 28 points and 16 rebounds on 9-of-18 shooting from the floor. Werema’s point total also included an impressive 10-of-12 showing from the charity stripe.

Chari Smith had a double-double performance tallying 14 points and 10 rebounds. Overall Prairie View A&M shot 37 percent from the floor, while holding the Lady Tigers to just 20 percent shooting for the game.

PVAMU took their largest lead of the game at 32 points at the 2:20 mark of the second half. From that point Grambling State would get no closer than 30 points.

For the game Prairie View A&M scored 25 points off GSU miscues. The Lady Panthers out scored Grambling State in the paint 34-8 and in second chance points 12-1.

Prairie View A&M will return to the hardwood on Saturday, February 23rd, when they travel to Pine Bluff, Arkansas to take on the UAPB Lady Golden Lions. Tip-off is slated for 5:30 p.m.

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