By: Leon Mitchell, GSU Athletic Communications
BOSSIER CITY, LA | In a tough matchup on Sunday, Grambling State (2-7) fell to No. 5 Louisiana State University 100-54 at the Brookshire Arena. Despite their efforts, the Tigers faced challenges against a dominant LSU team.
Grambling struggled offensively, shooting 29.4% from the field and 23.5% from beyond the arc. LSU (11-0), on the other hand, hit 48.7% of their shots, including 80.8% from the free-throw line. Aneesa Morrow led LSU with a double-double of 26 points and 16 rebounds.
Rebounding was a decisive factor, with LSU outrebounding Grambling 64-30, including a commanding 27-14 edge in offensive boards. LSU also controlled the paint, outscoring Grambling 58-28 down low.
Grambling's Halima Salat stood out with 12 points off the bench, while Kahia Warmsley added eight points and six rebounds to go along with three assists.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Grambling shot 29.4% from the field and 23.5% from three.
- LSU shot 48.7% overall and 30% from beyond the arc.
- LSU converted 21 of 26 free throws, while Grambling went 10 of 17.
- LSU held a 64-30 rebounding advantage, including 27-14 on offensive boards.
- Points in the paint favored LSU 58-28.
- LSU scored 26 points off Grambling's 16 turnovers.
- Grambling scored 18 points off LSU's 20 turnovers.
- Both benches contributed 30 points to their respective teams.
- Grambling finished with 12 steals and 5 blocks.
UP NEXT
Grambling State will face Louisville on Thursday, December 12, at 7 p.m. at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
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