ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. -  A nine-minute long 38-0 run was the difference for Grambling State, who picked up an 85-36 victory over Mid-Atlantic Christian Saturday.

In addition to the offensive outburst, the Tigers' bench was highly productive, scoring 57 points and grabbing 32 rebounds as a unit. Leading that charge was Ervin Mitchell, who scored 16 points (14 in the first half). Velario Altheimer had seven points and 14 rebounds for GSU.

All six bench players for Grambling State scored at least seven points, and the Tigers shot 60.6 percent in the first half on its way to a 47-12 halftime lead.

GSU's defense held the Mustangs to 9-for-47 shooting as it harassed them into committing 22 turnovers. Micah Ryals had seven points, and Joseph Hill had six points and six rebounds for the Mustangs.