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Lady Tigers fourth quarter rally falls short

Jazmin Boyd drives to the basket against Jackson State University. Raven LeDay/The Gramblinite The Grambling State women’s basketball team saw a three-game win streak snapped after a late fourth quarter rally was halted by Jackson State University.   Jazmin Boyd’s three-pointer hit the back of the rim with seconds remaining as JSU came out victorious, […]

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CORRECTED: From humble beginnings to G-MEN

We all know spring brings many things Mardi Gras, warmer weather, even probate season, but most importantly spring is a time to add to one of the oldest legacies and one of the oldest GSU traditions, the Tigers football tryouts. The most recently known walk-on to produce for the G-MEN was standout running back Martez […]

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Hill’s late basket lifts GSU

Courtesy photo/GSU Athletics In a game where they held the lead through the second quarter and the entire second half, this was the first time since 2016 the Lady Tigers have won at TSU.    GSU defeated TSU 75-67 as GSU recorded their fourth win in conference play.   Shakyla Hill posted her second triple-double […]

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GSU men splits games in Texas

Ivy Smith’s last second floater helps GSU outlast TSU. Raven LeDay/The Gramblnite The Grambling State University men’s basketball team concluded its Texas road trip this past weekend with a two game split at Texas Southern University.   The Tigers came out victorious 88-87 in overtime at TSU Saturday night.   Ivy Smith floater with two […]

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Boyd and Lady Tigers look to repeat as SWAC champions

Jazmin Boyd sets up a play earlier this season, at  Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. Courtesy photo/GSU Athletics The Grambling State University women’s basketball team is honoring yet another break out player, senior guard Jazmin Boyd.   Boyd, who has surpassed the 1,000 point mark, in her college career, has played a pivotal role in […]

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GSU football well-represented in NFL playoffs

Chester Rogers rumns down the field after a reception./Courtesy photo Rogers comes back to GSU campus to receive his degree./Courtesy photo Trent Scott prepares to block./Courtesy photo Scott poses for a team photo for the Los Angles Chargers. Grambling State University has produced several athletes who have gone on to play in the professional ranks.  […]

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Tigers on pace to defend SWAC Crown

The 2018-19 Grambling State men’s basketball team pose for a team portrait earlier this season. The Grambling State University men’s basketball team outlasted Southern University 69-63 in their SWAC home opener on Saturday evening at Fredrick C. Hobdy Center.   Anthony Gatson led the Tigers in scoring, registering 17 points. Jayden Saddler led the Jaguars […]

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Reid seeking SWAC Championship in final year

GSU Pitcher Johnathan Reid winds up to deliver a strike.  Reid out of uniform and on campus. Baseball season is in full effect at the Grambling State University.    The GSU baseball team looks to bounce back after their 2018 season ended in defeat to Texas Southern University in the SWAC Championship game.    Graduate […]