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GSU vs. ASU SWAC title game preview

Grambling State University is aiming for its first SWAC title since 2011 as they take on the Alcorn State University Braves in a highly anticipated rematch for the conference championship Saturday. The Tigers continued to roll through conference opponents as they extended their conference-winning streak to nine games with a […]

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Doug enters Bucs’ ‘Ring of Honor’

When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, it will be more than just a regular football game to Grambling legend and alumnus Doug Williams, including his family. The Zachary native will be inducted into the Buccaneers’ Ring of Honor and will have his name displayed in […]

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GSU volleyball last fight to finish

The Grambling State volleyball team ended their last home game with a tight game against Texas Southern, Saturday, Nov. 14 in the Memorial Men’s Gym, unfortunately, losing in three matches.   Grambling came out ready to work for the win. Keeping the first match a tight game, Grambling couldn’t pull […]

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GSU Lady Tigers win war against LSU-A Generals

The Lady Tiger freshmen made an impression in Wednesday (Nov. 18) night’s home opening 106-50 win against Louisiana State University-Alexandria. Grambling State University freshman Jazmine Boyd was the leading scorer with 21 points. Shakyla Hill, another freshman, finished with almost a quadruple double with 19 points, nine rebounds, nine assists […]

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Women’s coaches see greatness

Grambling State’s Basketball opening season starts with the reimbursement legacy of GSU women’s basketball from years ago.  Coach Nadine Domond and Fred Murray are really into bringing that winning spirit back to Grambling women’s basketball this season.  “With the new Edition of the players we should see improvement,” said Coach […]

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Bayou Classic preview: GSU vs. Southern Jaguars

The Southern University Jaguars (5-2 SWAC, 5-4 Overall) are leading the Bayou Classic series 21-20, but the Grambling State University Tigers (7-0 SWAC, 7-2 Overall) seem to have the upper hand in this year’s match up.  Grambling sealed the deal for a spot in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Championship against […]

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Tigers defeat Pine Bluff

The G-Men played strong last Saturday against the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff, pulling off a 8th consecutive victory and wrecking another homecoming game this season with a 49-31 victory over the Golden Lions.    KEION HAYES/The Gramblinite Jestin Kelly (No. 28) attempts to run through Golden Lion defenders. After the […]

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Week 9 preview: GSU vs. UAPB

Grambling (6-2, 6-0 SWAC) at UAPB (1-7. 0-5)  Series Record: 3-3 Since 2009. What’s at stake  The Tigers try to stay perfect in SWAC play, stay in contention for the SWAC championship and SWAC/MEAC challenge, behind a veteran gunslinger quarterback Johnathan Williams. With a win Grambling would clinch the Western […]

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GSU slips past TSU in Red River Classic

Verlan Hunter caught two spectacular touchdown passes and Martez Carter rushed for two TDs leading Grambling State past Texas Southern, 41-15, at the Red River State Fair Classic.     Among QB Johnathan Williams' 197 passing yards were Hunter's two touchdowns, an impressive 9-yard grab on which he was double covered […]

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Quarterback named FCS offensive player to watch

Coming from Tampa, Florida Johnathan Williams didn’t know what to expect arriving on the Grambling campus; he just knew he was ready to play football. Once he found out his head coach from high school would be coming to coach at Grambling State University, Williams decided to come here for […]