Neiko Hollins guides Prairie View past rival Texas Southern

HOUSTON, Texas -- Prairie View A&M struggled offensively, and Texas Southern's defense was outstanding.

At least that was the case for most of the first half Saturday night.

Then Panthers quarterback Neiko Hollins took over.

Hollins passed for three touchdowns and 319 yards, leading Prairie View to a 30-16 Southwestern Athletic Conference win over Texas Southern at BBVA Compass Stadium, securing a third straight winning season for the Panthers under third-year coach Willie Simmons, who is unbeaten against the Tigers.

"We're in a good place with the program," Simmons said. "It was my job to come and give us some consistency."

But Hollins was far from perfect. A third-quarter interception returned 39 yards for a score by Archie White got the Tigers to within five points.

But Hollins was instrumental in the Panthers' win over their biggest rival.

Since taking over as the starting quarterback six games ago, Hollins has been the guiding force for the resurgent Panthers (6-5, 4-3 SWAC), who ended their 2017 football season with their third straight win.



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