Grambling State Tigers women's basketball

The Grambling State Tigers women's basketball team represents Grambling State University in Grambling, Louisiana. The team currently competes in the Southwestern Athletic Conference.[2]

Grambling State Tigers
2023–24 Grambling State Tigers women's basketball team
UniversityGrambling State University
Head coachCourtney Simmons (1st season)
ConferenceSWAC
LocationGrambling, Louisiana
ArenaFredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center
(Capacity: 7,500)
NicknameLady Tigers
ColorsBlack, gold, and red[1]
     
Uniforms
Home jersey
Team colours
Home
Away jersey
Team colours
Away


NCAA tournament appearances
1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2018
Conference tournament champions
1988, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2018
Conference regular season champions
1987, 1989, 1990, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2017

NCAA Division I Tournament appearances

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The Tigers have appeared in six NCAA Division I Tournaments. They have a record of 0–6.

YearRoundOpponentResult
1994First Round#2 VanderbiltL 85–95
1996First Round#1 StanfordL 43–82
1997First Round#3 TennesseeL 54–91
1998First Round#1 Texas TechL 75–87
1999First Round#5 AlabamaL 68–80
2018First Round#2 BaylorL 46–96

Other

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On January 2, 2024, the Tigers won in a game against the College of Biblical Studies with a score of 159–18, which set a record for the biggest margin of victory in Division I women’s basketball (141 points).[3]

References

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  1. ^ Grambling State University Logos and Marks (PDF). July 14, 2021. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  2. ^ "Get Your Tickets Today!". Gsutigers.com. 2017-05-15. Retrieved 2017-05-20.
  3. ^ Jackson, Wilton (January 3, 2024). "Women's College Basketball Team Loses Game by 141 Points and Fans Couldn't Believe It". Sports Illustrated.
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