Alabama A&M Defeats Grambling State 77-63

The Bulldogs win in a conference matchup between the SWAC rivals.

Mar. 4, 2026 at 6:40am

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In a Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) men's basketball matchup, Alabama A&M University defeated Grambling State University by a score of 77-63. The Bulldogs from Alabama A&M led for most of the game, pulling away in the second half to secure the victory over their conference rivals from Grambling, Louisiana.

Why it matters

This win is an important conference result for Alabama A&M as they look to position themselves for a potential postseason tournament berth. Grambling State, meanwhile, will need to regroup after this setback as they continue their SWAC schedule.

The details

Alabama A&M shot 47% from the field and 40% from three-point range, while Grambling State struggled offensively, shooting just 37% overall. The Bulldogs also dominated the rebounding battle, outrebounding the Tigers 42 to 32.

  • The game was played on March 4, 2026.

The players

Alabama A&M

The men's basketball team from Alabama A&M University, a public historically black university located in Normal, Alabama.

Grambling State

The men's basketball team from Grambling State University, a public historically black university located in Grambling, Louisiana.

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The takeaway

This conference win keeps Alabama A&M in the hunt for a SWAC tournament berth, while Grambling State will need to rebound quickly to stay in the mix in the competitive conference race.