LORMAN, Miss. | Grambling State turned in a dominant road performance Monday night, rolling past Alcorn State 74-50 at the Davey L. Whitney Health & Physical Education Complex to improve to 10-10 overall and 4-3 in SWAC play.

The Tigers set the tone early with efficient shooting and active defense, opening the game on a quick run behind perimeter shooting from Roderick Coffee III and Derrius Ward. After an early back-and-forth stretch, Grambling State began to separate midway through the first half, knocking down three-pointers and capitalizing on turnovers to build momentum.

Jamil Muttilib sparked the Tigers during the opening period, connecting on three triples and helping GSU stretch the lead to double figures. Strong interior play from Antonio Munoz and Randarius Jones added to the surge, while Grambling State's defense limited Alcorn State to just 32.1 percent shooting in the half. The Tigers closed the opening 20 minutes on a 14-2 run to take a commanding 39-25 advantage into halftime.

GSU continued to control the game after the break, opening the second half with a flurry of baskets in transition and in the paint. Munoz scored six quick points to push the lead past 20, and the Tigers never looked back. Grambling State held ASU scoreless from three-point range in the second half, forcing tough shots and cleaning up the glass to maintain control.

Coffee III led the Tigers with 17 points, adding five assists and knocking down three shots from beyond the arc. Muttilib followed with 15 points, all coming in the first half, while Ward contributed 14 points, four rebounds and three assists. Munoz posted a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds off the bench, anchoring GSU inside on both ends of the floor.

The Tigers finished the night shooting 50.9 percent from the field and 37.5 percent from three-point range, while winning the rebounding battle 39-26. Grambling State also tallied 15 assists and forced nine turnovers, turning defense into offense throughout the contest.

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Grambling State returns home for a rare mid-week SWAC contest versus Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Wednesday, February. 4. Tip-off is scheudled for 6:30 p.m. inside the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. The game will be streamed on SWAC TV. 

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