Grambling State secured a dramatic 9-5 extra-inning victory over Texas Southern on Saturday, fueled by a four-run 10th inning and stellar relief pitching from Hampton Phillips. The Tigers improved to 9-16 overall and 6-2 in the SWAC with a rally that began with a leadoff walk from James Woody. Trey Bridges, with a standout performance, hit a two-run single to break the tie, bringing home key runs and helping to extend the lead. Ultimately, Phillips entered the game to shut down Texas Southern, earning his first win of the season.

By the Numbers
  • Grambling had a total of 10 hits in the game.
  • Trey Bridges recorded three hits and five RBIs, including two run-scoring singles.
State of Play
  • Grambling State leads with a 6-2 record in the SWAC.
  • Phillips has now recorded two shutout innings and secured his first win of the season.
What's Next

Grambling State will look to conclude their series against Texas Southern with a final game on Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. at MacGregor Park.

Bottom Line

Grambling's ability to execute timely hits and strategic baserunning, combined with effective pitching, positions them favorably as they head into the concluding game of the series.