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Texas Southern Defeats Grambling State 68-65 - Recap

John Jones scored 15 points leading Texas Southern to a 68-65 victory over Grambling State at Health & PE Center on Saturday.

Justin Hopkins had 11 points for Texas Southern and Bryson Etienne chipped in with 9 points. Jordan Gilliam had 3 assists for them, while Brison Gresham was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.

Grambling State got 14 points from Cameron Christon in a losing cause and another 13 points from Eric Parrish. Tra'Michael Moton contributed 3 assists for them, while Shawndarius Cowart had 8 rebounds.

Texas Southern was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Texas Southern won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-33.

Texas Southern looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Southern. Grambling State will aim to get back on the winning track at Prairie View A&M.