Zavier Peart has the highest GPA on the men’s team. GSU ATHLETICS/Courtesy photo Peart goes for a layup over an LSU defender. RAVEN LEDAY/ The Gramblinite When you arrive at Grambling State gymnasium to catch a men’s basketball game, Zavier Peart seems to stand out, towering over most opponents, standing 6 feet 10 inches. Peart […]
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GSU men post back-to-back losses
The Grambling State University men’s basketball team ended a four game win streak falling victim 86-85 to Texas Southern University Saturday night (Feb. 16) and 92-87 to Prairie View A&M University on Monday (Feb. 18) afternoon. TSU vs. GSU The Tigers came out shooting 48 percent, going 13-for-27 from the field to trail […]
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Baseballers win two of three as season opens
The Grambling State University baseball team opened its season going 2-1 in the Andre Dawson Classic last weekend at Wesley Barrow Stadium in New Orleans. On Friday, Feb. 15 the Tigers defeated Eastern Kentucky 7-4, On Saturday, Feb. 16 they fell to rivals Southern University 6-5 and on Sunday, Feb. 17 the Tigers came […]
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Softball team still undefeated at 6-0
The Grambling State Tigers softball team is on a winning streak. The Lady Tigers are now 6-0 after they swept the Texas College Steers on Feb. 13. “I am very grateful for the winning streak we have right now but not satisfied, as a team we want more and have to remain focused on one […]
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Bowlers miss SWAC tourney
Kayra Carter prepares to bowl at the SWAC round-up. GSU ATHLETICS/Courtesy photo The Grambling State women’s bowling team competed in its final Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) meet of the season during the SWAC East Round-Up. The Lady Tigers picked up a win over Alabama A&M during the opening day, but it was not enough as […]
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Team effort fuels Lady Tigers’ sweep of TSU, domination of PV
Ariel Williams drives past a Prairie View A&M defender. RAVEN LEDAY/ The Gramblinite The Grambling State University women’s basketball team had a successful stretch over the past week, posting back-to-back wins. TSU vs. GSU Three players scored in double figures as the Lady Tigers triumphed over their opponents, Texas Southern University, 72-55, in […]
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Softball off to best start since 2001 season
Junior pitcher D’Maria Matthews prepares to throw a pitch in GSU home opener earlier this season. The Lady Tigers have started the season with an 5-0 record, their best start since the 2001 season. GSU Athletics/Courtesy photo The Lady Tigers softball team is off to a strong start after going undefeated in the HBCU Division […]
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2019 football signee class includes four JUCO transfers
The Grambling State University Football team signed 13 players on National Signing Day which included players from six different states. Signees included five players from Louisiana, three from Texas, two from Michigan and one from each California, Pennsylvania and Alabama. “We had 11 student-athletes who signed with us, along with two mid-year transfers. We know […]
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Running backs coach Lee Fobbs to retire after 47 years
Lee Fobbs. GSU Athletics/Courtesy photo Fobbs. Courtesy photo It took Lee Fobbs time to find the correct words he wanted to use to tell his son about his plans on retirement. The decision he made along with his wife of 46 years Shelia was the right one, even though it was an hard one. After […]
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Men sweep, women split in matchups vs. Southern, Alcorn
Justice Coleman goes up for a jump shot over a Southern University defender. GSU Athletics/Courtesy photo Devante Jackson looks to set up the offense against MSVU. Jada Stokes/The Gramblinite *Men’s Basketball* The Grambling State University men’s basketball team can put their brooms away after completing a series sweep for the season of both Southern […]