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NEW ORLEANS, LA. | The Grambling State Lady Tigers put on a strong performance against Xavier (La.) on Tuesday night, securing a 69-55 victory at the XULA Convocation Center. Despite shooting struggles, the Lady Tigers defense and rebounding were the key factors in the win, as they overpowered Xavier throughout the game.

Zayla Tinner led the way for Grambling State with 15 points and 9 rebounds, while Alyssa Phillip added a monster 18 rebounds, alongside 11 points and 1 assist. Sharonica Hartsfield contributed 10 points and 6 rebounds, and Kahia Warmsley chipped in with 10 points and 5 rebounds. The Lady Tigers defense was stifling, forcing turnovers and turning them into easy points, while their rebounding advantage (61 total rebounds compared to Xavier's 54) gave them the upper hand.

The game began with both teams struggling to find their rhythm offensively, but it didn't take long for Grambling State to assert control. Strong defense from Sharonica Hartsfield and Douthshine Prien led to several fast-break opportunities. Xavier tried to stay within reach, but their shooting woes (just 27.4% from the field) kept them from keeping up with the Lady Tigers defensive intensity.

Grambling State took a 17-point lead into the second half, and their defense continued to suffocate Xavier, limiting them to just 10 points in the third quarter. Alyssa Phillip was a standout in the period, hauling in multiple rebounds and scoring key baskets. By the time the third quarter ended, Grambling State had stretched its lead to 55-41.

In the fourth quarter, the Lady Tigers cruised to a comfortable 69-55 win, with their defense and rebounding maintaining control of the game. Tinner finished with 15 points, while Phillip's 18 rebounds were a game-high and helped to keep Xavier from generating any second-chance opportunities.

The win was a complete team effort for Grambling State, with several players contributing in multiple areas. Their defense, combined with a solid rebounding performance, was the difference-maker as the Lady Tigers improved to 2-0.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• 29.7 FG% for Grambling
• 57.9% from the charity stripe for GSU
• 27.4% shooting for Xavier (La.)
• 10.0% three-point shooting from XULA
• 17 turnovers for XULA
• GSU grabbed 61 boards
• 14 turnovers for Grambling
• 23 bench points for Xavier (La.)

UP NEXT
Grambling State will continue its road trip on Tuesday, November 12, as they head to Thibodaux, La., to face Nicholls. The game is set to tip off at 6:30 p.m. at the David R. Stopher Gymnasium.

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