TSU tops Grambling, improves to 4-0 in SWAC

HOUSTON, Texas -- Madarious Gibbs and Chris Thomas had 13 points apiece as Texas Southern held off Grambling State 60-51 on Saturday night, improving to 4-0 in Southwestern Athletic Conference play.

Tonnie Collier added 11 points for Texas Southern (7-10, 4-0).

TSU broke out to an early lead and held a 34-17 halftime advantage. The Tigers were up 58-39 with 5:46 remaining after Collier hit a 3-point jumper. Richard Freeman made a jump shot and A'Torrie Shine nailed a 3-pointer as Grambling scored 10 unanswered points to close to 59-49 with 1:51 left. 

TSU scored two points in the final 5:24 but it was enough for the win.

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