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Jimel Lane
58
Centenary (LA) Cent 1-8,0-1 SCAC
90
Winner Grambling GSU 6-7,0-0 SWAC
Centenary (LA) Cent
1-8,0-1 SCAC
58
Final
90
Grambling GSU
6-7,0-0 SWAC
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Centenary (LA) Cent 20 38 58
Grambling GSU 52 38 90

Game Recap: Men's Basketball |

Grambling State Breezes Past Centenary 90-58

GRAMBLING, La. | Grambling State opened its post-holiday slate in emphatic fashion Tuesday afternoon, rolling past Centenary (La.) 90-58 at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center.

The Tigers set the tone early, racing out to a 52-20 lead at halftime behind efficient offense and relentless pressure. Grambling State shot 52.6 percent from the floor in the opening half while holding Centenary to just 28.6 percent, forcing 11 first-half turnovers and converting them into easy scoring opportunities.

Jimel Lane powered the Tigers with a game-high 18 points off the bench, scoring efficiently around the rim and on the break. Mekhi Fitts followed with 14 points and seven rebounds, while Rickey Ballard added 12 points, knocking down four three-pointers. Devyn Franklin chipped in 11 points and a team-high 11 rebounds as GSU controlled the glass, outrebounding Centenary 46-28.

Grambling State's depth proved to be a major factor throughout the contest. The Tigers received 50 points from their bench and finished with 23 points off turnovers and 16 second-chance points. Grambling also dominated the paint, outscoring the Gents 42-12 inside.

Centenary was led by Quentin Beverly, who scored 15 points, while Dontarius Coleman added 11 and Craig Collier finished with nine. The Gents shot better in the second half but were unable to overcome the early deficit.

The Tigers maintained control after the break, matching Centenary with 38 points in the second half and extending the margin to as many as 39. GSU finished the game shooting 49.3 percent from the field and committed just 10 turnovers.

With the win, Grambling State improved to 6-7 on the season, while Centenary dropped to 1-8. 

UP NEXT
Grambling State hosts Prairie View A&M on Saturday, Jan. 3 for its Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) opener. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m. at teh Fredrick C. Hobody Center. 

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