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Southern Falls 69-68 to Grambling State - Recap

Grambling State earned a 69-68 victory over Southern on Saturday, getting 20 points from Ivy Smith Jr. at Hobdy Assembly Center.

Grambling State got 15 points from Devante Jackson and another 10 points from Nigel Ribeiro. Ivy Smith Jr. contributed 6 assists, while Jason Perry cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.

Southern got a 23-point performance from Jared Sam, who was supported by 14 points from Aaron Ray. Jared Sam had 2 assists in a losing cause for Southern, while Emanual Shepherd grabbed 8 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Southern were victorious, as the score was 27-23 at the break.

Southern won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 36-32.

Grambling State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Alcorn State. Southern will aim to get back on the winning track at Jackson State.