Grambling Tigers defeat Alabama State Hornets 57-47

Roderick Coffee III scores 24 points to lead Grambling to victory

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

The Grambling Tigers defeated the Alabama State Hornets 57-47 on Saturday, led by Roderick Coffee III's 24 points. The Tigers improved their record to 11-11 on the season, while the Hornets fell to 7-16.

Why it matters

This victory helps the Grambling Tigers maintain their position in the conference standings, as they look to secure a spot in the postseason tournament. The loss is another setback for the struggling Alabama State Hornets, who are trying to turn their season around.

The details

Roderick Coffee III was the standout performer for the Grambling Tigers, scoring a game-high 24 points to lead his team to victory. The Tigers played solid defense throughout the game, limiting the Hornets' scoring opportunities and forcing them into several turnovers.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 8, 2026.

The players

Roderick Coffee III

A key player for the Grambling Tigers, scoring 24 points in the victory.

Grambling Tigers

The college basketball team that defeated Alabama State Hornets 57-47.

Alabama State Hornets

The college basketball team that lost to the Grambling Tigers 57-47.

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The takeaway

The Grambling Tigers' victory over the Alabama State Hornets demonstrates their ability to compete at a high level in their conference, and they will look to build on this performance as they continue their season.