Grambling falls at New Mexico, 80-58

title image via Grambling Basketball Courtesy of Gramblung Athletics Box Score ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. | The Grambling State University men’s basketball team couldn’t withstand a second half surge by New Mexico, falling 80-58 on Thursday night at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M.  GSU (1-3) trailed UNM 30-26 at halftime but was outscored 50-32 in final period of play.  P.J. Eason led Grambling State with an 11-point, 10 rebound double-double. He also added four steals, two assists and one block to his tally.  As a team, GSU shot 35.5 percent from the floor (22-of-62) and was…

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Grambling volleyballer Essence Allen earns All-SWAC First Team honors

title image via Grambling Athletics Leon Mitchell, GSU Athletic Communications Senior outside hitter Essence Allen continues to dominate for Grambling State, delivering standout performances and earning her spot among the best in the All- Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) First Team.  Allen is ranked third in the SWAC with 338 kills (3.45 kills per set) and fourth in total points with 384.5 (3.92 points per set), she has been a consistent force on both offense and defense throughout the season. This past week, Allen added another milestone to her impressive career. In a…

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Alabama A&M men’s hoops to host “Bulldog Bash”

title image via AAMU Athletics  The Alabama A&M University men’s basketball team will hold a two-day Multi-Tournament Event known as “The Bulldog Bash” on Friday and Saturday as Coastal Carolina, IU Indy and South Carolina State will be visiting the AAMU Event Center. Tournament action begins at 4 p.m. on Friday with the first game as Coastal Carolina takes on IU Indy, followed by Alabama A&M playing host to South Carolina State in a battle of the “Bulldogs” at 7 p.m.The tournament concludes on Saturday with a pair of games, starting at 1 p.m. as…

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