Grambling State: 2023-24 Southwestern Athletic Men's Basketball Champions

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Grambling State men's basketball team beat Texas Southern 75-66 in the SWAC tournament championship game to secure a bid for the NCAA tournament.

Jourdan Smith was the leading scorer for the G-Men with 20 points. Three other Tigers finished in double figures.

This is the Tigers first SWAC tournament championship. Head coach Donte Jackson was recently named the SWAC Coach of the Year for the second straight season.