The Texas Southern Tigers, ranked 324 in the NET rankings, pulled off a stunning 82-79 upset over the Grambling State Tigers, who are ranked 272, a whopping 52 spots higher. This 3-point victory marked a significant win for Texas Southern, who improved their record to 8-15. Grambling State, on the other hand, fell to 11-13. The Tigers' top performer, Troy Hupstead, scored 17 points, leading his team to a much-needed win. With 46 points in the second period, Texas Southern outscored Grambling State by 6 points, securing their narrow victory.
Jamil Muttilib's 26 Points Marked His 5th 20-Point Game of the Season
The game was closely contested, with Grambling State taking a 39-36 lead into halftime. However, Texas Southern came out strong in the second period, scoring 46 points to Grambling State's 40. The Tigers' Zaire Hayes and Bryce Roberts also made significant contributions, scoring 17 and 16 points, respectively. Grambling State's Jamil Muttilib had a standout performance, scoring 26 points, but it wasn't enough to secure the win. With 11 points and 11 rebounds, Jimel Lane also had a notable game for the Grambling State Tigers. The Tigers' 82 points marked a season high, and their 46 points in the second period were the most they've scored in a single period all season.
Troy Hupstead and Zaire Hayes led the charge for Texas Southern, each scoring 17 points. Bryce Roberts also had a strong game, scoring 16 points. For Grambling State, Jamil Muttilib was the top performer, scoring 26 points. Roderick Coffee III added 17 points and 5 assists, while Jimel Lane contributed 11 points and 11 rebounds. The performances of these players were crucial in determining the outcome of the game, with Texas Southern's balanced scoring ultimately proving to be the difference-maker. With 5 assists, Roderick Coffee III helped to facilitate Grambling State's offense, but it wasn't enough to overcome Texas Southern's strong second period.
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The game saw a total of 161 points scored, with Texas Southern accounting for 82 of those. The Tigers shot 51.9% from the field, while Grambling State shot 48.3%. Texas Southern also outrebounded Grambling State 35-32, with Jimel Lane's 11 rebounds leading the way for the Grambling State Tigers. With 17 points each, Troy Hupstead and Zaire Hayes led Texas Southern in scoring, while Jamil Muttilib's 26 points paced Grambling State. The 3-point margin of victory marked the closest game of the season for Texas Southern, who had previously lost 5 games by 5 points or less.
The CHD Scout predicted Grambling State to win by 5.6 points, with a predicted score of 71-77. However, Texas Southern had other plans, pulling off the 3-point upset. This marked a significant miss for the CHD Scout, who underestimated Texas Southern's ability to compete with Grambling State. With a predicted margin of 5.6 points, the CHD Scout was off by 8.6 points, highlighting the unpredictability of this matchup. The actual score of 82-79 was 14 points higher than the predicted score, demonstrating the high-scoring nature of the game.
This game had real consequences for both teams' resumes. As a Quadrant 4 game for both teams, the win improved Texas Southern's quad record, while the loss hurt Grambling State's chances of moving up in the NET rankings. With a current NET ranking of 324, Texas Southern still has a long way to go, but this win marks a step in the right direction. Grambling State, on the other hand, fell to 11-13, and their NET ranking of 272 may take a hit as a result of this loss. The 3-point margin of victory marked a close game, but the win was still a significant upset for Texas Southern.
Texas Southern's next game is scheduled for February 17th against the Prairie View A&M Panthers, while Grambling State will face the Southern Jaguars on February 18th. Both teams want to build on their performances in this game, with Texas Southern aiming to carry their momentum forward and Grambling State seeking to bounce back from their upset loss. With 8 wins on the season, Texas Southern want to reach the 10-win mark, while Grambling State will aim to get back to .500 with a win over Southern.