Jackson State defeats Grambling in SWAC Tournament

Jalen Tatum scores 18 points to lead Jackson State to victory

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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The Jackson State Tigers defeated the Grambling Tigers 68-65 in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament on Tuesday. Jalen Tatum led Jackson State with 18 points in the victory.

Why it matters

The SWAC Tournament is an important event for historically Black colleges and universities, showcasing the talent and competitiveness of their basketball programs. This win for Jackson State keeps them advancing in the tournament.

The details

Jackson State was led by Jalen Tatum, who scored 18 points to power the Tigers to the 68-65 victory over Grambling. The win moves Jackson State forward in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament.

  • The game took place on Tuesday, March 11, 2026.

The players

Jalen Tatum

A player for the Jackson State Tigers who scored 18 points in the team's win over Grambling.

Jackson State Tigers

The basketball team from Jackson State University that defeated Grambling in the SWAC Tournament.

Grambling Tigers

The basketball team from Grambling State University that lost to Jackson State in the SWAC Tournament.

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What’s next

The Jackson State Tigers will advance to the next round of the Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament.

The takeaway

This win for Jackson State in the SWAC Tournament showcases the talent and competitiveness of historically Black college and university basketball programs.