The Panthers finished the 2017 – 18 season 16 – 18 , 12 – 6 in SWAC play to finish in a three-way tie for second place . Due to Grambling State 's Academic Progress Rate violations and subsequent postseason ineligibility , the Panthers received the No. 2 seed in the SWAC Tournament . They defeated Alcorn State in the quarterfinals before losing to Texas Southern in the semifinals
SWAC Tournament
2018 SWAC Men's Basketball Tournament
2018–19 Prairie View A&M Panthers basketball team