Courtesy photo The Grambling softball team is in action this fall with a string of games in preparation for the full spring season. After a tough season, the team is hoping to rebound and improve their standings in the SWAC. The team has a string of games scheduled in preparation for the full spring season. […]
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Tigers fall short vs ASU, move to 0-3
Quarterback Geremy Hickbottom had 184 passing yards and 70 rushing yards. The Grambling State University football team came close to their first victory of the season Saturday night, but lost by a small margin. With a final score of 23-20, it remained anyone’s game down to the final seconds. The Alabama State University Hornets proved […]
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GSU defensive back looks for big things as Tigers enter SWAC play
Damien Crumitie in his jersey. Courtesy photo Announcement of Damien Crumitie’s signing with the GSU football team in 2018. Courtesy photo Damien Crumitie, a sophomore defensive back for the Grambling State Univerity football team, is hoping to make a difference in 2019. The Tallahassee, Fla. native transferred to Grambling last year, posting 19 tackles and […]
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Cross country team competes in strong showing, places 4th and 5th
Cross Country team with LA Tech and ULM runners. GSU Athletics/Courtesy photo The GSU cross country team participated in their second meet of the season with momentum from the last meet’s success. Held in Ruston, the Louisiana Tech Mook Invitational saw the Tigers compete and come close in competition. Grambling State University’s Fred Chepyegon won […]
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Lady Tigers struggle to score, lose to University of North Texas
Redshirt-freshman goalkeeper Rachel Pugh had 10 saves. Courtesy photo/GSU Athletics The Grambling State Ladies soccer team just recently played the University of North Texas this past Friday. The University of North Texas is a nationally ranked team and GSU did not back down to the completion. They showed tremendous grit and perseverance going toe to […]
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G-Men begin SWAC play in search of first win
Alabama State has faced GSU 11 times over the course of the series. Jada Stokes/The Gramblinite Coming fresh off a bye week, the Grambling State Tigers are still in the hunt for their first win. They’ll head to Birmingham to face a 1-2 Alabama State University Hornet team. The Hornets are coming off of a […]
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New baseball recruits looking to fill holes on the diamond
The Grambling State University baseball team suffered big losses to their roster last year with students moving on in their career. Key players the Tigers lost include pitchers D’Quan Matthews and Ryan Huntington, in addition to infielders Ace Felder, Kristian Franklin and Garret Smith and others. The Tigers are looking to regroup this year with […]
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GSU cross country team continues winning ways in new season
Naomi Kiprop won first place in the Cross Country Southern University invitational on Sept. 7. GSU Athletics/Courtesy photo The Grambling State University Cross Country team competed in the Southern University Invitational meet on Saturday, Sept. 7. The Tigers are off to a great start and they look to continue their success as the year continues. […]
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Former basketball standout inks international deal
Hill signs her new contract surrounded by former teammates Former Grambling basketball star Shakyla Hill has signed a new deal overseas to continue her career. The multi-use guard inked a contract last week with ZKK Kraljevo, a Serbian women’s basketball team. With the team needing a new point guard, the team reached out […]
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GSU narrowly falls to LA Tech in “Buddy Bowl”
Geremy Hickbottom, a redshirt junior quarterback from Mobile, Ala, drops back to pass. GSU Athletics/Courtesy photo Quintin Guice, a senior wide receiver from Monroe, La., high points a ball. GSU Athletics/Courtesy photo Brandon Wiggs, a redshirt senior linebacker from Atlanta, Ga., stuffs a run versus Louisiana Tech. GSU Athletics/Courtesy photo Week two of college […]