Grambling defeats Centenary (LA) 90-58

Grambling Dominates at Home with 32-Point Win over Centenary (LA)

The Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center was the scene of a dominating performance by the Grambling State Tigers as they took down visiting Centenary (LA) Lions with a convincing 90-58 victory on Tuesday night.

The home team's strong outing marked a statement win for the Tigers, who have been searching for consistency throughout their non-conference schedule. By cruising to such a large margin, Grambling asserted its dominance and sent a clear message about its capabilities in the Southwestern Athletic Conference.

In the first half, Grambling's defense set the tone for the evening, holding Centenary (LA) to just 20 points on 38% shooting from the field. The visiting team struggled to find its rhythm, with the Lions committing 17 turnovers and accumulating only 7 fast break points. Meanwhile, the Tigers capitalized on their opportunities, scoring 52 points in the opening half.

The second half saw Grambling continue to pull away, as the home team's offense found its stride behind Jimel Lane, who scored 18 points on 61.5% shooting from the field. Devyn Franklin added 11 rebounds and 11 points, while Chancellor Perkins chipped in with four assists and five points.

Centenary (LA) struggled to find consistency on both ends of the floor, shooting just 41.1% from the field and committing 23 turnovers. The visiting team's lack of depth was evident, as Bryce Evans led the way with seven rebounds and eight points but failed to provide any significant scoring punch from beyond the arc.

Game Summary

- Halftime: Grambling led 52-20

- Final margin: 32 points

- Largest leads: Grambling 39, Centenary (LA) 0

Key Performers

Grambling State Tigers

* Jimel Lane - 18 pts, 0-3 3PT, 61.5% FG

* Devyn Franklin - 11 reb, 11 pts, 1 ast, 3 stl

* Chancellor Perkins - 4 ast, 5 pts, 5 reb

Centenary (LA) Lions

* Quentin Beverly - 15 pts, 0-5 3PT, 35.7% FG

* Bryce Evans - 8 pts, 7 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl