Grambling defeats Bethune-Cookman 87-72 in SWAC quarters
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- — Jourdan Smith had 23 points in Grambling's 87-72 victory over Bethune-Cookman on Wednesday in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament quarterfinals.
Smith also contributed eight rebounds and three blocks for the Tigers (23-8). Cameron Christon scored 19 points and added five steals. Jonathan Aku was 6 of 10 shooting and 3 of 4 from the free throw line to finish with 15 points, while adding seven rebounds and three blocks. It was the ninth victory in a row for the Tigers.
The Wildcats (12-20) were led by Kevin Davis, who posted 21 points and six rebounds. Dhashon Dyson added 20 points for Bethune-Cookman. Zion Harmon also had 12 points and five assists.
Grambling led 47-27 at halftime.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Thomas Northcutt
- Adrian Judie
- Bharat Ramnanan
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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