Junior infielder Tia Coleman steps up to the plate. GSU ATHLETICS/Courtesy photo The Grambling State University softball team concluded its three-game Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) series against Texas Southern April 5 and 6 in Houston, Texas at Memorial Park. Game 1 – Friday, April 5 After a scoreless first inning, […]
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Cheer tryouts near for 2019-20 academic year
The Grambling State University cheer squad celebrates after a competition. Courtesy photo The 2019-20 GSU cheerleader tryouts are open to any GSU student as well as high school seniors who have been accepted to attend GSU for the fall 2019 semester. “We hope to get as many students and non-students […]
Sawyer tops in SWAC after LA Tech performance
Grambling State University’s Jonathon Sawyer (left) finished first in the 400 meter men’s event, running it in 46.50 seconds. GSU ATHLETICS/Courtesy photo Sawyer was named SWAC Player of the Week after taking first in the 400 meter dash. GSU ATHLETICS/Courtesy photo The Grambling State men’s and women’s outdoor track and field teams […]
Pro Day at GSU
Kicker Marc Orozco gets measured by scouts. Orozco led GSU in scoring with 102 points. Senior linebacker De’Arius Christmas participates in a drill at 2019 Pro Day held recently at Eddie G. Robinson Stadium. Representatives from 15 professional teams attended.
Season for women’s tennis nearing its end
The Grambling State University women’s tennis team fell short 4-0 to Alabama A&M in the final game of Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) play on Saturday. The Lady Tigers have won just two out of 13 matches this season, a 6-0 victory over Mississippi Valley State University on Mar. 10, and […]
Error-ridden first inning dooms GSU in shutout
Senior outfielder Nick Wheeler catches a fly ball as Grambling State fell to LSU 9-0 Tuesday night at Alex Box Stadium. LSU improved to 9-0 in the all-time series, which began in 2009. Courtesy photo The Grambling State University baseball team surrendered seven runs off just four hits in a […]
Lady Tigers claim first SWAC Series win in 4 years
Lady Tigers captured their first SWAC Series Win since 2015, defeating Southern University 5-2. GSU Athletics/Courtesy photo Rikkelle Miller earned the Grambling State University Female Student-Athlete of the Week honor. The Grambling State women’s softball team finished 2-2 in a four game slate against Northwestern State University and Southern University […]
Close look at true relief: inside mind of Kaelin Woodard
Pitcher Kaelin Woodard throws a pitch in relief for the Grambling State University baseball team. Courtesy photo Kaelin Woodard Kaelin Woodard didn’t choose to be a pitcher, it chose him. “Being a pitcher to me is having the strongest mind and the most heart on the team,” Woodard, a junior […]
Lady Tigers sweep top four spots in 5,000 meter run at Texas Southern Relays
Grambling State claimed the top four spots in the 5,000 meter, as GSU’s Naomi Kiprop won the event . The Grambling State University men’s and women’s outdoor track and field teams competed March 15-16 at the 67th Annual Texas Southern Relays. On the women’s side, GSU took the top four […]
Basketball season ends on sour note at SWAC tourney
GSU ATHLETICS/Courtesy photo Junior guard Anthony Gatson drives past a PVAM defender as GSU fell short 71-61 in a SWAC semifinal gameww. GSU ATHLETICS/Courtesy photo Senior Shakyla Hill finished as SWAC and Grambling State All-Time staels later. Men’s basketball The 2019 Grambling State University men’s basketball season came to an […]