Grambling State University Men's Basketball Falls to Southern University in Close Contest

The Grambling State University men's basketball team put up a valiant effort, but ultimately came up short against Southern University in a closely contested matchup at the F.G. Clark Activity Center. Shawnadrius Cowart notched a triple-double with 14 rebounds, 12 points, and 10 assists, while Cameron Christon led the team with 25 points. Despite a strong performance, the Tigers struggled from behind the arc, connecting on just 4-of-22 three-point attempts. Southern's ability to knock down 3-pointers proved to be the deciding factor, as they went 10-of-26 from long distance.

Key Takeaways:

• Shawnadrius Cowart recorded a triple-double with 14 rebounds, 12 points, and 10 assists, highlighting his all-around talent.
• Cameron Christon led the team with 25 points, matching his season-high and falling just one point shy of his career-high set on March 11, 2021.
• The Tigers shot a higher percentage from the floor than Southern, connecting on 41.4% of their attempts compared to the Jaguars' 38.3%.
• Southern's 3-point shooting proves to be the difference, as they connected on 10-of-26 attempts, while GSU went 4-of-22.
• The game was closely contested, with the Tigers and Jaguars tied on multiple occasions, including 58-58 and 62-62.
• Quintin Murrell made a crucial 3-pointer to push GSU back in the lead 57-55, but the Tigers were ultimately unable to regain the lead.

Statistics:

• GSU shot 41.4% from the floor, compared to SU's 38.3%.
• Southern went 10-of-26 from 3-point range (38.5%), while GSU went 4-of-22 (18.2%).
• Shawnadrius Cowart notched a triple-double with 14 rebounds, 12 points, and 10 assists.
• Cameron Christon scored a team-high 25 points and added four rebounds.
• Brion Whitley paced Southern with a game-high 32 points.

Sources:

• "Cowart Notches Triple-Double, but Grambling State Men's Basketball Falls to Southern University 81-73" (Grambling State University official athletics website)