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Hill ties GSU, SWAC record for steals in loss to Jackson State

Hill is currently one steal away from becoming the SWAC and Grambling State career steals leader. Raven LeDay/The Gramblinite The Grambling State University women’s basketball team traveled to Jackson State on  Feb. 23 suffering a key loss in SWAC conference.   With the 89-60 win Jackson State (12-13, 8-5) has […]

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Kiprop notches first place in 5,000-meter, as indoor track season ends

Naomi Kiprop is awarded the first place trophy at the SWAC Championship. GSU ATHLETICS/Courtesy photo The Grambling State University men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams recently concluded the indoor season at the Southwestern Athletic Conference Championships (SWAC) in Birmingham, Ala.    In the distance medley relay, the team of […]

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Gentleman giant excels on hardwood, in class

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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]