Smith, Munnings help Louisiana-Monroe beat Grambling 72-67
MONROE, La. -- Daishon Smith and Travis Munnings combined for 35 points as Louisiana-Monroe took an early lead and never faltered on the way to a 72-67 win over Grambling on Tuesday night.
Grambling did rally to close to 66-62 after Prince Moss nailed a 3-pointer and Dallas Polk-Hilliard followed with a layup with 2:17 remaining in the game. Louisiana-Monroe made six free throws down the stretch to seal the win.
ULM (4-4) held a 28-20 halftime advantage. The Warhawks opened the second half on a 12-4 run and led 51-36 at the 11:22 mark.
Smith finished with 19 points and Munnings added 16. Andre Washington contributed nine points to go with 11 rebounds. JD Williams and Michael Ertel scored 11 apiece.
Polk-Hilliard had 18 points and a career-high 11 rebounds to lead Grambling (4-6).
Game Information
- Referees:
- Byron Jarrett
- Brent Dugas
- Ross Cullins
2024-25 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Alabama A&M | 0-0 | - | 4-8 |
| Alabama State | 0-0 | - | 4-8 |
| Florida A&M | 0-0 | - | 3-7 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 0-0 | - | 3-9 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 0-0 | - | 3-10 |
| Grambling | 0-0 | - | 2-10 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-0 | - | 2-10 |
| Texas Southern | 0-0 | - | 2-10 |
| Prairie View A&M | 0-0 | - | 1-11 |
| Jackson State | 0-0 | - | 0-12 |
| Alcorn State | 0-0 | - | 0-13 |
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State | 1-0 | - | 10-3 |
| South Alabama | 1-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Texas State | 1-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Troy | 1-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Southern Miss | 1-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Old Dominion | 1-0 | - | 4-8 |
| Louisiana | 1-0 | - | 3-10 |
| Georgia Southern | 0-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| Marshall | 0-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| App State | 0-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| Coastal Carolina | 0-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| James Madison | 0-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| Georgia State | 0-1 | 1 | 4-8 |
| UL Monroe | 0-1 | 1 | 4-10 |
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