Jackson lifts Grambling St. past Alabama St. 93-66
GRAMBLING, La. -- DeVante Jackson had 19 points as Grambling State routed Alabama State 93-66 on Thursday night.
Ivy Smith Jr. added 18 points for the Tigers, while Dallas Polk-Hilliard chipped in 16.
Nigel Ribeiro had 11 points, seven rebounds and five steals for Grambling State (15-15, 9-8 Southwestern Athletic Conference).
Tobi Ewuosho had 18 points for the Hornets (11-17, 9-8). Reginald Gee added 14 points. Leon Daniels had 10 points.
The Tigers evened the season series against the Hornets with the win. Alabama State defeated Grambling State 74-53 on Jan. 5. Grambling State finishes out the regular season against Alabama A&M at home on Saturday. Alabama State finishes out the regular season against Jackson State on the road on Saturday.
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2019-2020 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Grambling | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
Prairie View A&M | 0-0 | - | 3-5 |
Southern | 0-0 | - | 3-5 |
Alcorn State | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
Texas Southern | 0-0 | - | 2-6 |
Alabama A&M | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
Alabama State | 0-0 | - | 1-6 |
Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 0-0 | - | 1-6 |
Jackson State | 0-0 | - | 1-8 |
Mississippi Valley State | 0-0 | - | 0-7 |