Prairie View A&M Panthers vs Grambling Tigers
Patterson leads Prairie View by Grambling St. 81-71 in SWAC
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Devonte Patterson had 24 points as Prairie View beat Grambling State 81-71 in the Southwestern Athletic Conference tournament semifinals on Friday.
Patterson converted all 12 of his free throws. He added eight rebounds.
Gary Blackston had 18 points for Prairie View (21-12). Darius Williams added 16 points and seven rebounds. Dennis Jones had 11 points for Prairie View.
Ivy Smith Jr. had 21 points and seven assists for the Tigers (17-16). Axel Mpoyo added 16 points and nine rebounds. Anthony Gaston had 10 points.
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Game Information
Birmingham, AL
Referee:Glenn Tuitt
Referee:John Heatly
Referee:Keith Fogleman
2025-26 Standings
| Southwestern Athletic ConferenceSouthwestern 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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