Thursday, March 13, 2008

Grambling elminated by Mississippi Valley, 79-73

BIRMIMGHAM, Ala. – Grambling State's season came to end on Wednesday afternoon as the Tigers were eliminated by Mississippi Valley State 79-73 in the first round of the SWAC Tournament at Fair Park Arena.

After a sluggish start, GSU overcame a 24-14 deficit by going on a 16-5 run to take a one-point lead into halftime. The Tigers picked up where they left off and opened the second half with a 5-1 spurt as they led 36-30 after three straight jumpers by Andrew Prestley. Grambling held on for dear life after the early run as MVSU kept chipping away at the lead but they managed to remain ahead until midway through the second half.

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