By Leon Mitchell, Grambling State Athletic Communications
GRAMBLING — Grambling State (5-10, 2-2 SWAC) delivered a strong offensive performance to secure a 78-64 victory over Florida A&M (4-10, 1-2 SWAC) on Monday evening at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center.
Grambling State shot an impressive 52.3% from the field and 62.5% from beyond the arc, propelling them to a well-earned win at the Hobdy Center. The Tigers showcased their resilience, bouncing back from a close first quarter to build and maintain a commanding lead in the second half.
Kahia Warmsley led the way for Grambling with a game-high 26 points, shooting 8-of-12 from the field and 3-of-4 from three-point range. She also added five rebounds and three steals.
Douthshine Prien contributed 19 points, going 15-of-20 from the free-throw line, while pulling down eight rebounds and dishing out five assists. Arianna Mosley added 10 points on an efficient 4-of-5 shooting performance.
Florida A&M’s Sydney Hendrix was the standout for the Rattlers, scoring 18 points on 8-of-13 shooting while grabbing eight rebounds. D’Mya Griffin chipped in 17 points and five rebounds, and Sabou Gueye contributed 11 points off the bench.
Grambling controlled the game in the paint with 26 points and capitalized on turnovers, converting Florida A&M’s mistakes into 19 points. Grambling won the battle on the boards 31-28, the Tigers also excelled at the free-throw line, converting 27-of-35 attempts.
Florida A&M struggled offensively in the fourth quarter, shooting just 25%, allowing Grambling to seal the victory with a 21-point final period.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Grambling State shot 52.3% from the field and 62.5% from three-point range, while Florida A&M shot 38.9% and 31.3% from beyond the arc.
- The Tigers dominated at the free-throw line, making 77.1% of their attempts (27-of-35).
- Grambling generated 19 points off turnovers and received 17 points from its bench.
- Florida A&M managed 14 fast-break points and 20 points in the paint.
UP NEXT
Grambling State will hit the road to face Southern University on Saturday, January 18. Tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. in Baton Rouge.