By Leon Mitchell, Grambling State Athletic Communications
GRAMBLING — Grambling State took down SWAC-leading Texas Southern with a commanding 71-46 victory on Saturday afternoon at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center.
The win improves Grambling State to 11-13 overall and 8-5 in SWAC play, while Texas Southern falls to 12-12 overall and 11-2 in conference action.
Kahia Warmsley led the charge for Grambling State with 17 points, six rebounds, and two steals.
Lydia Freeman registered a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds, while Shaniah Nunn also posted a double-double, contributing 11 points, 11 rebounds, and four assists.
The first quarter was evenly matched, with both teams locked at 13-13 heading into the second period.
Grambling State pulled ahead in the second quarter, using efficient scoring to outpace Texas Southern 19-13 and take a 32-26 lead at halftime.
The third quarter saw Grambling State take complete control, holding Texas Southern to just nine points while erupting for 22 of their own.
The dominance continued in the fourth, as Grambling State outscored Texas Southern 17-11 to seal the convincing win.
Defensively, Grambling State was relentless, forcing 19 turnovers and capitalizing with 25 points off those miscues. The team also won the rebounding battle, securing 40 boards compared to Texas Southern’s 38.
Texas Southern was led by Aylasia Fantroy, who scored a team-high 14 points, while Treasure Thompson added eight points and four rebounds.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Grambling State shot 44.3 percent from the field (27-of-61) and 45.5 percent from beyond the arc (5-of-11).
- Texas Southern shot 29.6 percent from the field (16-of-54) and struggled from three-point range, hitting just 2-of-16 attempts (12.5 percent).
- Grambling State made 12-of-21 free throws (57.1 percent), while Texas Southern converted 12-of-22 (54.5 percent).
- Grambling State forced 19 turnovers and scored 25 points off those miscues.
- Grambling State held a 40-38 advantage in total rebounds, including 11 offensive boards.
UP NEXT
Grambling State returns to action on Saturday, Feb. 22, when they take on Southern University at Willis Reed Court in the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m. in Grambling, La.