Volunteer sign-ups are open now for the 2019 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Football Championship events, to be held at Grambling State University’s Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium. Volunteers will assist with hospitality, concert and gameday events that will welcome more than 7,000 visitors to Lincoln Parish Dec. 17 – 21. “Hosting the NAIA […]
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Men’s basketball schedule released
The men’s basketball team recently received a full schedule for the 2019-20 season. In a two-part season, the Tigers will play 13 non-conference games heading into the new year. In 2020, the team will continue with only SWAC play for the remainder of the season in hope to secure a spot in the SWAC Men’s […]
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Lady Tigers down Northwestern
The Grambling State University Lady Tigers took on the Northwestern State Lady Demons in a nonconference head-to-head battle Friday, Aug. 30 at the GSU Soccer Complex at 5:50 p.m. The Lady Tigers got off to a rather slow start with having zero shots on goal to Northwestern State’s six as they went into the first […]
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Striving to be back-to-back champs
The Grambling State soccer team has compiled a record of 3-1 so far this season, all in nonconference play. GSU Athletics/Courtesy photo The Grambling State University soccer team is striving to continue to hold their ranking as the top team in the Southwestern Athletic Conference again this season. Last season, the team was in top […]
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Florida, Hawaii victories kick off college football season
Miami and Florida played at Camping World Stadium. Courtesy photo Last Saturday’s matchups saw the first NCAA FBS football action of the season with a game between powerhouse teams with the University of Miami taking on the University of Florida and the University of Arizona facing the University of Hawaii. The eighth ranked Florida Gators […]
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Former G-Man Fusilier becomes new running back coach
Former Grambling State running back Dre Fusilier is entering his first season as running backs coach. GSU Sports Information/Courtesy photo After one season with the Tigers as a running back graduate assistant, Dre Fusilier has been named Grambling’s new running back coach. Fusilier, a native of New Iberia, La., is a former G-Man himself who […]
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DB McWilliams is expected to have an early impact
Defensive back Joseph McWilliams was fourth in the nation last year in blocked kicks. GSU Sports Information/Courtesy photo Boxtorow All-American Joseph McWilliams is an exceptional defensive back for the Grambling State University football team. The redshirt senior garnered several awards in the 2018 season despite not playing the entirety of the 2017 season. Last year […]
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Tigers look to improve
Offensive Coordinator Mark Orlando. GSU Sports Information/Courtesy photo After enduring a tough season in 2018, the Tigers football team looks to bounce back and play at a higher level in 2019. Ending last year with a 6-5 record, the team has work to do on both offensive and defensive fronts. With the addition of new […]
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Bridgewater set to return after missing two years
After being ruled ineligible to play for the past two seasons, Diante Bridgewater, a defensive back for Grambling State University’s football, expects to hit the field this fall. Bridgewater’s path to Grambling has been a winding one. Bridgewater was not eligible for the 2017 and 2018 season, but he is now ready to play. A […]
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Men’s basketball team dedicates summer to getting better
The Grambling State University basketball team is looking forward to having a successful season next year. Over the summer, the team has been on Grambling’s campus, conducting weight training and practices for preseason workouts. This dedication, even in the early part of the offseason is what the Tigers believe can help propel them towards greatness […]