Prairie View A&M pulled off a stunning 67-55 victory over Lehigh in the NCAA Tournament First Four, marking the Panthers' first-ever tournament win. Led by Dontae Horne's 25 points, seven rebounds, and four steals, the No. 16 seed advanced to face defending champion Florida in the first round.

The win represents a remarkable turnaround for a program that won just five games last season. Coach Byron Smith rebuilt the roster with key transfers including Horne, Cory Wells, Tai'Reon Joseph, and Lance Williams. According to ESPN Research, Prairie View A&M became just the third team since 1985 to win an NCAA tournament game following a season of five wins or fewer.

Prairie View A&M's suffocating defense was the difference, holding Lehigh's Nasir Whitlock to just five points on 2-of-15 shooting. The Panthers forced 12 steals and scored 18 points off turnovers. With the quick turnaround, Prairie View A&M now faces Florida's star-studded lineup in Tampa, testing whether this historic run can continue against the defending national champions.