MVSU Delta Devils vs Grambling Tigers Preview, 3/9/2026

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The MVSU Delta Devils (3-29) will face off against the Grambling Tigers (13-18) in the SWAC Tournament on Monday, March 9, 2026 at the Gateway Center in College Park, Georgia. The game will be televised on ESPN+. MVSU is coming off a 85-77 loss to Jackson State in their last outing, while Grambling defeated Alabama State 65-63 in their previous contest.

Why it matters

This SWAC Tournament matchup features two teams that have struggled mightily this season, with MVSU posting a dismal 3-29 record and Grambling sitting at 13-18. The winner of this game will advance in the tournament, but both teams have had disappointing campaigns overall.

The details

In their last game, MVSU was led by Michael James, who scored 22 points on 6-of-9 shooting. As a team, MVSU shot 51.2% from the field and 50% from three-point range, but committed 29 fouls compared to just 19 for Jackson State. Grambling was paced by Jamil Muttilib's 27 points in their win over Alabama State, but the Tigers only shot 34.9% from the floor and were outrebounded 41-32.

• The game will take place on Monday, March 9, 2026.
• MVSU's last game was a loss to Jackson State on an unspecified date.
• Grambling's last game was a win over Alabama State on an unspecified date.