GRAMBLING, La. | Grambling State University used a strong second half to secure a 79–65 Southwestern Athletic Conference victory over Florida A&M on Saturday afternoon inside the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center.
Florida A&M came out hot taking a 20–19 lead after the opening quarter.
Grambling State responded in the second period outscoring the Rattlers 20–14 to carry a 39–34 advantage into halftime.
The Lady Tigers maintained control in the third quarter, matching Florida A&M point-for-point to take a 59–56 lead into the final frame.
Grambling State dominated the fourth quarter holding the Rattlers to just nine points while pouring in 20 of their own to seal the 14-point conference win.
Alisha Murray led the Lady Tigers with 17 points and eight rebounds off the bench.
Shaniah Nunn added 12 points and eight rebounds, while
D'Mya Griffin chipped in 11 points knocking down three shots from beyond the arc.
Jakiylah Esco provided a strong interior presence with eight points and seven rebounds.
Grambling State shot 49.1 percent from the field and finished with a commanding 44–9 advantage in bench scoring.
Florida A&M was led by Miya Giles-Jones with 19 points, while Shaniyah McCarthy added 16.
Grambling State has now won three straight games.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Grambling State shot 49.1 percent (27-of-55) from the field
- The Lady Tigers held a 42–30 edge in points in the paint
- Grambling State's bench outscored Florida A&M 44–9
- The Lady Tigers recorded 12 steals defensively
UP NEXT
Grambling State hits the road to face Alabama A&M University on Tuesday, Mar. 3. Tipoff is set for 5:30 p.m. in Huntsville, Ala.
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