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Monica Marsh
58
Grambling GSU 6-15,3-5 SWAC
61
Winner Alcorn Alcorn 11-9,8-1 SWAC
Grambling GSU
6-15,3-5 SWAC
58
Final
61
Alcorn Alcorn
11-9,8-1 SWAC
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Grambling GSU 25 8 6 19 58
Alcorn Alcorn 20 10 20 11 61

Game Recap: Women's Basketball | | Leon Mitchell, GSU Athletic Communications

Tigers Come Up Short in Tight 61–58 Road Loss at Alcorn State

LORMAN, Miss. | Grambling State put together a strong opening quarter and battled throughout, but a late push by Alcorn State proved decisive as the Tigers fell 61–58 in Southwestern Athletic Conference action Monday evening inside the Davey L. Whitney Complex.

Grambling State came out firing in the first quarter, shooting 37 percent from the field and knocking down four three-pointers to take a 25–20 advantage after one.

The momentum shifted in the second period as the Tigers struggled offensively managing just eight points while Alcorn State edged ahead to carry a 30–33 deficit into halftime.

Alcorn State continued to build momentum out of the break, outscoring Grambling 20–6 in the third quarter to open up a seven-point cushion heading into the final frame.

The Tigers mounted a late rally in the fourth quarter, scoring 19 points and cutting the deficit to one in the closing moments.

Alcorn State held on down the stretch to secure the three-point victory.

Monica Marsh led Grambling State with a game-high 19 points connecting on four three-pointers while adding two steals.

Shaniah Nunn recorded a double-double with 16 points and a game-high 13 rebounds, while Arianna Mosley chipped in 14 points.

Douthshine Prien provided a spark off the bench, finishing with six assists and four points.

Grambling State shot 31.9 percent from the field and 26.3 percent from beyond the arc.

Alcorn State was paced by Nakia Cheatham, who finished with 18 points and 11 rebounds.



INSIDE THE NUMBERS
  • The game featured four lead changes and three ties
  • Grambling State led after the first quarter, 25–20
  • The Tigers were outscored 20–6 in the third quarter
  • Grambling finished with 20 points off turnovers
  • The Tigers recorded 17 fast-break points
  • Grambling won the rebounding battle, 48–38



UP NEXT
Grambling State returns home on Thursday, Feb. 5 for Sneaker Night as the Tigers host Alabama A&M University. Tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m. inside Willis Reed Court at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center in Grambling, La.



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