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Grambling State Downs Texas Southern 88-87 - Match Report
Grambling State earned a 88-87 victory over Texas Southern on Saturday, getting 24 points from Ivy Smith Jr. at Health and PE Arena.
Axel Mpoyo had 17 points for Grambling State and Anthony Gaston chipped in with 15 points. Ivy Smith Jr. had 9 assists for them, while Axel Mpoyo was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 15 boards.
Texas Southern got a 14-point performance from John Jones, who was supported by 12 points from Jalyn Patterson. Jalyn Patterson had 4 assists in a losing cause for Texas Southern, while Jeremy Combs grabbed 14 rebounds.
Grambling State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Grambling State had a 48-43 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Grambling State heads into a battle against Prairie View A&M. Texas Southern, meanwhile, will have their next action against Jackson State.