PRAIRIE VIEW, TX. | Grambling State captured the 2025 SWAC Championship on Sunday afternoon, defeating top-seeded Jackson State 2–1 at the PVAMU Soccer Complex.
The Lady Tigers struck early to set the tone and never trailed, scoring once in each half while locking down defensively to secure the program's conference title.
Grambling controlled tempo through the midfield for long stretches and limited Jackson State's chances throughout the match.
With the win, Grambling State improved to 11–6–5 overall and finished SWAC play unbeaten at 6–0–3.
Jackson State closed the season 9–7–3 overall and 6–2–1 in league action.
Liana Bryant opened the scoring in the 14th minute, putting Grambling State in front 1–0.
Chloe Bryant doubled the lead in the 68th minute on a finish assisted by
Nyla Dore-Anderson, giving the Lady Tigers valuable separation entering the final stretch.
Jackson State pulled within 2–1 in the 86th minute, but Grambling State's back line team of
Kaylen Jankans,
Taya Sands, and
Cariana Pou led by
Kaia Bace in goal held strong through the final whistle to clinch the trophy.
The Lady Tigers finished with 10 total shots, putting five on frame, while holding Jackson State to just two shots and one shot on goal.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Grambling State outshot Jackson State 10–2
- Grambling State placed 5 shots on goal to Jackson State's 1
- Grambling produced 2 second-half corner kicks
- GSU scored once in each half
UP NEXT
With the victory, Grambling State has earned an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Lady Tigers will learn their opening-round opponent tomorrow during the selection announcement.
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