College Sports Established
1876
Location
Prairie View, Texas
College Name
Prairie View A&M University
Collegiate History
1973 - Present / NCAA Division I
1921 - 1973 / University Division of the NCAA
1922 - 1921 / Athletic Association of the United States
Conference History
1920 - Present / Southwestern Athletic Conference
Nickname
Panthers - The Prairie View A&M Panthers are proud member of the NCAA and have been since their inception in 1924. The university has long been known as an academic powerhouse, but they also boast impressive athletic accomplishments. But many people don't know that the Panthers' nickname has an interesting origin story.
At one point during its early years, Prairie View A&M was home to many panthers roaming around campus grounds due to its proximity to nearby forests and woodlands, where these majestic animals lived naturally in abundance at the time. This inspired then-President Dr. William Hazzard, who thought it would be fitting for his school's sports teams to take on this name as a way of honoring their unique connection with nature while also paying homage to all that Panther symbolized - strength, courage, and resilience among other things!
Today, students at PVAMU proudly carry on this tradition by wearing black & gold uniforms adorned with images of panthers whenever they compete against other schools or participate in any sporting event or competition - reminding everyone else just how powerful those animals were back when they roamed freely across Texas' wild landscapes so many decades ago! So if you ever find yourself cheering on your favorite team from PVAMU, remember why exactly their mascot is called "Panther" – because there’s more than meets the eye regarding understanding our school's history & culture!
NCAA Championships
Baseball 0
Men's Basketball 0
Women's Basketball 0
Football 0
Soccer 0
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Joining SWAC
The Prairie View A&M Panthers is an NCAA Division I athletics program that has a long and storied history. The Panthers have been competing in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) since its inception in 1920, making them one of the oldest teams in college sports today. -
National Champions of NAIA
The Panthers have appeared in one NAIA Tournament in which they were National Champions with a 5–0 record in 1962. -
Billy Nicks Hall of Fame
Prairie View’s most recognized and celebrated coach was Billy Nicks. Known as the “Bear Bryant” of black college football, Nicks was head coach from 1945 to 1947, assistant coach from 1948 to 1951, and head coach again from 1952 to 1965. His record for 17 years was 127–39–8. He led the Panthers to eight Southwestern Athletic Conference championships and five ... -
New Stadium
In November 2014, Prairie View A&M broke ground on Panther Stadium at Blackshear Field, a $60 million football stadium and athletic field house. Completed in summer 2016, the facility is 55,000 square feet and currently holds up to 15,000 people, but is expandable to 30,000 attendees. It features 12 private suites and a press box for media operations. Prairie View ...
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History of the Panthers
The Prairie View A&M Panthers have a long and storied history in NCAA sports. Founded in 1876, the university has been integral to college athletics for over 140 years. The school is located just outside Houston, Texas, and competes as a Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) member within Division I FCS football.
Since their inception into NCAA competition, the Panthers have been one of the most successful teams throughout all levels; they've won numerous conference championships across multiple sports, including men's basketball (13), women's basketball (6), softball (7), baseball(3) track & field/cross country(14). They also boast several national titles from male and female athletes, spanning various disciplines such as track & field/cross country, golf, tennis, and more!
In addition to their successes on-field or courtside, Prairie View A&M has had many notable alumni who went on to become professional athletes after leaving college, including NFL Hall Of Fame inductees Ken Houston & Eugene "Mercury" Morris, along with NBA players John Lucas II & Samaki Walker among others. This further cements PVAMU’s place among some elite companies regarding collegiate athletic programs nationwide!
For any fan looking for an exciting team that consistently produces competitive results year after year - look no further than Prairie View A&M Panthers Sports Team History at the NCAA level!
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