| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAMU | 28 | 32 | 60 |
| GRAM | 40 | 30 | 70 |
Grambling wins SWAC opener, tops Alabama A&M 70-60
GRAMBLING, La. -- Ivy Smith, Jr. scored 14 points and DeVante Jackson added another 13 as Grambling beat Alabama A&M 70-60 in the Southwestern Conference opener for both schools Saturday night.
The Tigers built their lead in the first half, taking a 40-28 lead into intermission and maintained a consistent shooting touch the entire game. Grambling (7-7) was 17 of 37 in the first half (45.95%) and 11 of 24 in the second (45.83%).
Smith was 5 of 8 from the field, grabbed eight rebounds and dished eight assists. Jackson grabbed six boards.
E.J. Williams had a double-double to lead Alabama A&M (3-9), scoring 14 points and pulling down 10 boards. Garrett Hicks added 13 points.
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2020-2021 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie View A&M | 3-0 | - | 4-4 |
| Alabama A&M | 2-0 | 0.5 | 4-0 |
| Jackson State | 2-0 | 0.5 | 2-5 |
| Southern | 3-1 | 0.5 | 3-5 |
| Alcorn State | 3-1 | 0.5 | 3-6 |
| Grambling | 3-3 | 1.5 | 5-8 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 2-3 | 2 | 3-11 |
| Texas Southern | 1-2 | 2 | 3-7 |
| Alabama State | 1-5 | 3.5 | 1-5 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-5 | 4 | 0-13 |