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March Madness - Recap - Grambling State Defeats Montana State 88-81

Grambling State earned a 88-81 victory over Montana State on Wednesday, getting 19 points from Jimel Cofer at University of Dayton Arena.

Bettors who backed Grambling State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +4.5 at sportsbooks.

Antwan Burnett had 18 points for Grambling State and Jourdan Smith chipped in with 18 points. Tra'Michael Moton had 6 assists for them, while Jourdan Smith was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.

Montana State got a 26-point performance from Robert Ford III, who was supported by 15 points from Brian Goracke. Eddie Turner III had 5 assists in a losing cause for Montana State, while Brandon Walker grabbed 6 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Montana State were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.

Grambling State had a 36-27 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.