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Grambling Tigers face off against Jackson State
SWAC rivals meet for first time this season
Jan. 30, 2026 at 4:39am
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Jackson State University will host the Grambling State University Tigers in a matchup of Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) teams on Saturday. This is the first meeting between the two squads this season. Jackson State has a 3-5 record against SWAC opponents, while Grambling holds a 3-3 conference record.
Why it matters
The SWAC is a prominent NCAA Division I athletic conference, and games between its member schools are closely followed by fans and media across the region. This particular matchup features two teams looking to improve their conference standings and positioning for the SWAC tournament later in the season.
The details
Jackson State and Grambling State are both members of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), one of the top historically Black college and university (HBCU) athletic conferences in the United States. The two teams will face off on the basketball court for the first time this season, with Jackson State hosting the game.
- The game will take place on Saturday, January 30, 2026.
The players
Grambling Tigers
The basketball team representing Grambling State University, a public historically black university located in Grambling, Louisiana.
Jackson State Tigers
The basketball team representing Jackson State University, a public historically black university located in Jackson, Mississippi.
The takeaway
This game represents an important conference matchup between two SWAC rivals, as both teams look to improve their standing in the league standings and position themselves for a potential postseason run.
