By Leon Mitchell, Grambling State Athletic Communications
Grambling State lost to Southern University in a 70-47 loss Saturday afternoon at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center.
With the loss, Grambling State moves to 11-14 overall and 8-6 in SWAC play, while Southern improves to 14-13 overall and 12-2 in conference action.
Arianna Mosley led Grambling State with 10 points and two rebounds. Kahia Warmsley contributed nine points, seven rebounds, and three assists.
Lydia Freeman added seven points, seven rebounds, and a block, while Shaniah Nunn finished with eight points, three rebounds, and two assists.
Grambling State struggled offensively in the first half, managing just nine first-quarter points and four in the second, trailing 34-13 at halftime.
The Tigers found their rhythm in the third quarter, scoring 18 points, but Southern remained in control, building on its lead.
A stronger fourth quarter saw Grambling State post 16 points, but Southern’s defensive pressure and efficient shooting allowed them to maintain a comfortable lead. Defensively, the Tigers forced 20 turnovers and recorded five blocks but were outmatched on the boards, as Southern held a 36-29 rebounding advantage.
Southern was led by DaKiyah Sanders, who posted a game-high 15 points on 5-of-6 shooting. The Jaguars shot 45.1 percent from the field and were efficient from beyond the arc, making 6-of-10 attempts.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Grambling State shot 28.3 percent from the field (15-of-53) and struggled from three-point range, converting just 3-of-11 attempts (27.3 percent).
- Southern shot 45.1 percent from the field (23-of-51) and 60.0 percent from beyond the arc (6-of-10).
- Grambling State went 14-of-25 from the free-throw line (56.0 percent), while Southern converted 18-of-23 attempts (78.3 percent).
- Southern won the rebounding battle 36-29, including 10 offensive boards.
- Grambling State recorded five blocks compared to one for Southern.
- Both teams committed 20 turnovers.
UP NEXT
Grambling State will travel to Daytona Beach, Florida, to take on Bethune-Cookman University on Thursday, Feb. 27. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m.