- Matchup: Grambling Tigers vs. Jackson State Tigers
- Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
- Venue: Gateway Center, College Park, GA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Jackson State Tigers (11-20) are set to challenge the Grambling Tigers (13-18) at Gateway Center this Tuesday in the SWAC Tournament.
In their previous game, Grambling secured a close victory over Alabama State, winning 65-63. The Tigers chalked up a field goal percentage of 34.9% (22 of 63) and successfully made 5 out of 30 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they capitalized on 16 out of 19 opportunities, marking an impressive 84.2%. They collected 32 rebounds in total, with 10 from the offensive end, and distributed 9 assists while creating 13 turnovers and securing 11 steals. Defensively, Grambling held Alabama State to a shooting percentage of 37.3% on 22 of 59 attempts. Alabama State managed 10 assists and 9 steals, finishing the game with 41 rebounds (11 offensive and 30 defensive), but did not record any blocks. At the charity stripe, Alabama State converted 13 of 20 attempts for a 65.0% success rate, and they hit 6 out of 27 three-point attempts. The personal fouls recorded were 17 for Grambling and 13 for Alabama State.
Jamil Muttilib played a pivotal role in this matchup, scoring 27 points on 9 of 20 shooting. He clocked in 39 minutes on the floor, securing 5 rebounds, though he did not provide any assists.
Grambling heads into this matchup with a record of 13-18 this season. They average 14.7 turnovers per game and commit 18.7 fouls per contest. The team secures 33.4 rebounds per game and has a total of 371 assists so far this year, ranking 324th nationally in assists. The Tigers convert 30.8% of their three-point attempts (200 of 649) and achieve a 73.4% success rate from the charity stripe. They average 70.3 points per game, placing them 303rd in Division 1, while hitting 43.1% from the field.
Defensively, the Tigers have the ability to force 14.8 turnovers per game while committing 18.0 personal fouls. With 391 assists allowed during the year, they rank 100th in Division 1. Opposing teams shoot 44.1% against them (756 of 1,715), and they give up an average of 33.6 rebounds per game. Opponents hit 32.3% from beyond the arc, while Grambling ranks 94th in points allowed per game at 70.8.
In their latest game, Jackson State triumphed over MVSU with an 85-77 scoreline. The Tigers grabbed 31 rebounds (19 defensive and 12 offensive) and turned the ball over 7 times while recording 7 steals. MVSU committed 29 fouls during the game, allowing Jackson State to go to the line 50 times, converting 40 for an 80.0% free-throw percentage. From three-point range, Jackson State completed 7 of 18 attempts (38.9%). Overall, the Tigers shot 19 out of 49 from the field, achieving a shooting percentage of 38.8%. They allowed MVSU to shoot 51.2% by permitting them to connect on 22 of their 43 attempts. Jackson State also shot 50.0% from distance (9 of 18) and finished with 24 out of 30 from the charity stripe (80.0%). Defensively, they conceded 21 rebounds to MVSU (3 offensive).
Jayme Mitchell was a standout for Jackson State in this contest, hitting 6 of 15 shots for a 40.0% shooting rate, while also grabbing 6 rebounds. He scored 27 points in 37 minutes, contributing 2 assists to the team’s efforts.
Jackson State holds a record of 11-20 for the season. They average 19.5 personal fouls per game and have a free-throw shooting percentage of 76.7%. The team averages 10.5 assists per game (355th in D-1) and records 13.7 turnovers per game. Jackson State has racked up 2,190 points this season, averaging 70.6 per game, with 33.6 rebounds on average. Offensively, the Tigers have a shooting percentage of 39.1%, placing them 363rd in Division 1.
Defensively, Jackson State allows opponents to shoot 34.9% from three-point range (266 of 763) and 74.5% from the free-throw line. They concede an average of 17.4 assists and 40.5 rebounds per game, ranking them 358th and 364th in college basketball respectively. Jackson State is ranked 360th in points allowed per game at 84.8, while forcing 11.6 turnovers per game and enabling teams to shoot 46.5% from the field (305th in Division 1).
Who will triumph in tonight’s NCAA meeting against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Grambling
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