Deivejon Harris posted a double-double as four Tigers scored in double figures in an 85-74 win over Grambling State on Thursday.
After a 14-all first quarter tie, TSU broke the game open in the second quarter as they went on an 11-2 run which spanned nearly four minutes.
By the time the dust cleared, TSU was ahead 27-16 but Grambling State managed to cut into the deficit with a 7-1 run to trail 28-23. TSU managed to end the half with momentum as Tiana Mathis’ trey coupled with a GSU turnover gave them a 31-23 lead.
Grambling State would get within six after an early jumper to begin the second half, but Courtlyn Loudermill outscored the entire Grambling State team over the next six minutes as her 11-point outburst fueled a 25-10 surge which gave TSU a 56-35 lead. TSU would end the quarter ahead comfortably 62-44.
The turnover bug would infect TSU early in the fourth quarter, and Grambling State used it to its advantage. GSU opened the quarter on a 12-4 run, which was fueled by five TSU turnovers, as they trailed by 12 at 68-56.
From that point, TSU would push its lead back to 18 on several occasions, but the bug would once again stay with TSU over the next 2:39.
Grambling State was perfect from the field and free throw line and generated four steals as it inched closer once again during a 14-2 run to trail 78-72 with 1:52 left.
TSU would flip the game after the scare as Aylasia Fantroy scored four points over the next minute while the defense forced several turnovers to secure TSU’s first SWAC opener win since 2020.
Harris, who started her career at Grambling State, had a solid night with 17 points, 12 rebounds and five assists. Loudermill had 17 points and five rebounds, while Fantroy scored 14 with seven rebounds. Treasure Thompson added 11 points with six rebounds.
Courtesy: Texas Southern Athletics
