CORVALLIS, OR | Grambling State showcased resilience but fell short against Oregon State (3-5), losing 63-56 at Gill Coliseum on Tuesday.The Tigers mounted a strong rally in the third and fourth quarters but ultimately couldn't overcome Oregon State's dominance in the paint.

Kahia Warmsley led Grambling State (2-5) with 14 points, two rebounds, and a steal, while Alyssa Phillip contributed 10 points and a team-high seven rebounds. Douthshine Prien added seven points, two steals and a team-best five assists. The Tigers forced 19 turnovers and converted them into 19 points while adding 14 points from their bench. However, they shot just 32.4% from the field, including 22.2% from three-point range.

Oregon State capitalized on its size advantage, outrebounding Grambling 48-36 and dominating with 42 points in the paint. Sela Heide was a standout performer for the Beavers, going a perfect 7-for-7 from the field and finishing with 16 points and 12 rebounds. Kelsey Rees added a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds, while AJ Marotte chipped in 13 points.

Grambling trailed 20-29 at halftime after a difficult first quarter in which they shot just 15.8%. The Tigers roared back in the third quarter, outscoring Oregon State 18-14 and narrowing the deficit to just a few possessions heading into the final period. Oregon State responded with an efficient fourth quarter, shooting 66.7% to seal the game.

The Tigers forced Oregon State to shoot 0-for-13 from beyond the arc and stayed competitive with a 13-12 edge in second-chance points.


INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• Grambling State shot 32.4% from the field and 22.2% from three-point range, while Oregon State hit 41.1% overall and went 0% from beyond the arc.
• Oregon State won the battle on the boards, outrebounding Grambling 48-36, despite the Tigers having a 16-15 edge in offensive rebounds.
• Free throws played a pivotal role, with Oregon State converting 17 of 28 attempts, while Grambling went 6 of 9.
• Oregon State controlled the paint, outscoring Grambling 42-28 down low.
• Grambling forced 19 and scored 19 points off them.
• Bench production favored Oregon State with 20 points compared to Grambling's 14.
• Despite their struggles, Grambling tallied 11 steals and shot an efficient 46.7% from the field during their third-quarter rally with 100% shooing from three.

UP NEXT
Grambling State will face Tulsa in their next road game of the season on Thursday, December 5. Tipoff is set for 11 a.m. at the Reynolds Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+.


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