Jackson lifts Grambling St. past Alabama St. 93-66
GRAMBLING, La. -- DeVante Jackson had 19 points as Grambling State routed Alabama State 93-66 on Thursday night.
Ivy Smith Jr. added 18 points for the Tigers, while Dallas Polk-Hilliard chipped in 16.
Nigel Ribeiro had 11 points, seven rebounds and five steals for Grambling State (15-15, 9-8 Southwestern Athletic Conference).
Tobi Ewuosho had 18 points for the Hornets (11-17, 9-8). Reginald Gee added 14 points. Leon Daniels had 10 points.
The Tigers evened the season series against the Hornets with the win. Alabama State defeated Grambling State 74-53 on Jan. 5. Grambling State finishes out the regular season against Alabama A&M at home on Saturday. Alabama State finishes out the regular season against Jackson State on the road on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Byron Jarrett
- Kevin Chambliss
- Andre Crawford
2023-24 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grambling | 14-4 | - | 21-15 |
| Alcorn State | 13-5 | 1 | 14-18 |
| Southern | 12-6 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Texas Southern | 12-6 | 2 | 16-17 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 11-7 | 3 | 17-17 |
| Jackson State | 11-7 | 3 | 15-17 |
| Alabama A&M | 9-9 | 5 | 12-23 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 8-10 | 6 | 13-18 |
| Alabama State | 8-10 | 6 | 13-19 |
| Prairie View A&M | 5-13 | 9 | 10-21 |
| Florida A&M | 4-14 | 10 | 6-23 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 1-17 | 13 | 1-30 |
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