Grambling State opened its season with a 90-61 loss at Iowa State, undone by a 19-0 Cyclones run in the first quarter and a 30-point halftime deficit. The Lady Tigers forced 21 turnovers and played Iowa State nearly even after halftime, but poor shooting and a major rebounding gap proved too much to overcome.

By the Numbers
  • Princess Anderson led Grambling State with 15 points; Da’Naya Ross added 11.
  • Grambling State shot 29.2% from the field (21-of-72) and 28.1% from 3-point range (9-of-32).
  • Iowa State outrebounded Grambling State 61-34 and outscored it 46-20 in the paint.
  • The Lady Tigers forced 21 turnovers and recorded 17 steals.
Yes, But

Grambling State showed resilience after the early collapse, outscoring Iowa State 38-37 in the second half. But the Cyclones’ 30-point halftime lead and dominance on the boards kept the game out of reach.

What’s Next

Grambling State travels to face McNeese State on Nov. 5, with tipoff set for 6:30 p.m. and the game streaming on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

The Lady Tigers’ pressure defense generated turnovers, but they’ll need better shooting and stronger rebounding to turn that effort into a closer result.