HOUSTON, TX. | Grambling State University delivered a dominant performance Saturday afternoon, rolling to a 73–50 Southwestern Athletic Conference victory over Texas Southern University inside the Health & Physical Education Arena.
Grambling State opened the game in strong fashion racing to a 20–9 lead after the first quarter and setting the tone defensively.
The Lady Tigers carried that momentum into the second period, taking a 34–26 advantage at halftime.
The Tigers pulled away in the third quarter, outscoring Texas Southern 21–13 to build a commanding 55–39 lead entering the final frame.
Grambling State maintained control in the fourth quarter adding 18 more points to secure the 23-point road victory.
Shaniah Nunn led Grambling State with 17 points, seven rebounds, two steals, and a block.
Douthshine Prien provided a major spark off the bench, pouring in a game-high 19 points on 6-of-9 shooting.
D'Mya Griffin added nine points, while
Zaria Johnson chipped in nine more.
Grambling State dominated the interior, scoring 42 points in the paint and winning the rebounding battle 48–33.
The Lady Tigers also received a strong contribution from their bench which accounted for 45 of the team's 73 points.
Texas Southern was led by Ayanna Jackson, who finished with 17 points.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Grambling State outscored Texas Southern 21–13 in the third quarter
- The Lady Tigers held a +24 advantage in points in the paint (42–18)
- Grambling State finished with 45 bench points
- The Lady Tigers outrebounded Texas Southern 48–33
UP NEXT
Grambling State continues Southwestern Athletic Conference play on the road at Southern University on Saturday, Feb. 21. Tipoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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