Grambling Tigers vs Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
Grambling defeats Bethune-Cookman 87-72 in SWAC quarters
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- — Jourdan Smith had 23 points in Grambling's 87-72 victory over Bethune-Cookman on Wednesday in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament quarterfinals.
Smith also contributed eight rebounds and three blocks for the Tigers (23-8). Cameron Christon scored 19 points and added five steals. Jonathan Aku was 6 of 10 shooting and 3 of 4 from the free throw line to finish with 15 points, while adding seven rebounds and three blocks. It was the ninth victory in a row for the Tigers.
The Wildcats (12-20) were led by Kevin Davis, who posted 21 points and six rebounds. Dhashon Dyson added 20 points for Bethune-Cookman. Zion Harmon also had 12 points and five assists.
Grambling led 47-27 at halftime.
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Game Information
Birmingham, AL
Referee:Thomas Northcutt
Referee:Adrian Judie
Referee:Bharat Ramnanan
2025-26 Standings
| Southwestern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 14-4 | - | 17-15 |
| Southern | 11-7 | 3 | 17-17 |
| Florida A&M | 11-7 | 3 | 15-16 |
| Alabama A&M | 10-8 | 4 | 18-15 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 10-8 | 4 | 13-19 |
| Texas Southern | 10-8 | 4 | 12-18 |
| Jackson State | 10-8 | 4 | 12-21 |
| Prairie View A&M | 9-9 | 5 | 19-18 |
| Grambling | 7-11 | 7 | 14-19 |
| Alabama State | 7-11 | 7 | 10-22 |
| Alcorn State | 7-11 | 7 | 9-23 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 2-16 | 12 | 3-30 |
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