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Grambling Upsets Colorado in Pac-12/SWAC Legacy Series Game

Grambling State recorded the first major HBCU upset of a Power 5 program in men's basketball for the 2022-23 season.

Kyle T. Mosley

HOUSTON, TX - The Grambling State Tigers (2-0) recorded the first major HBCU vs. Power 5 men's basketball upset of the season by defeating the Colorado Buffaloes (1-1) 83-74 in a Pac-12/SWAC Legacy Series game. 

Grambling led 46-32 at halftime from a solid defensive effort by Carte'are Gordon. The junior forward had 14 points, 5 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 assists, and a steal against the Buffaloes.

A stingy Tigers defense created a 20-point lead in the first half and forced 19 turnovers.

Coach Donte Jackson had four players in double figures, Gordon (14), Coward (19), Christon (17), and Lewis (15) on the evening.

The G-Men shot 50% from the field, 41.2% from beyond the arc, and 66.7% at the free throw line.  

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Conversely, Colorado punched in 41.4% from the floor, 26.3% from three-point range, and 73.1% from the charity line.

The Tigers never trailed despite allowing Colorado to pull within 7 points with 55 seconds on the clock. Grambling made them pay for fouling as they buried their free throws and never looked back.

Cowart, Gordon, and Christon were clutch down the stretch in the huge win for Coach Jackson and the Tigers basketball program.

Arizona State will be Grambling's next opponent in the Pac-12/SWAC Legacy Series at ASU Wells Fargo Arena for an 8 PM CT tip-off on Tuesday, Nov. 22.

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I am Kyle T. Mosley, the Founder, Managing Editor, and Chief Reporter for the HBCU Legends, Saints News Network, and Pelicans Scoop on FanNation a Sports Illustrated team channel since October 2019.  Morehouse Alum, McDonogh #35 Roneagles (NOLA), Drum Major of the Tenacious Four.  My Father, Mother, Grandmother, Aunts and Uncles were HBCU graduates! Host of "Blow the Whistle" HBCU Legends, "The Quad" with Coach Steward, and "Bayou Blitz" Podcasts. Radio/Media Appearances:  WWL AM/FM Radio in New Orleans (Mike Detillier/Bobby Hebert),  KCOH AM 1230 in Houston (Ralph Cooper), WBOK AM in New Orleans (Reggie Flood/Ro Brown), and 103.7FM "The Game" (Jordy Hultberg/Clint Domingue), College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt), Jeff Lightsly Show, and Offscript TV on YouTube. Television Appearance: Fox26 in Houston on The Isiah Carey Factor, College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt). My Notable Interviews:  Byron Allen (Media Mogul), Deion Sanders (Jackson State University, Head Coach), Tomekia Reed (Jackson State Lady Tigers Basketball Coach), Taylor Rooks (NBA Reporter), Swin Cash (VP of Basketball - New Orlean Pelicans), Demario and Tamala Davis (NFL Player), Jerry Rice (Hall of Famer), Doug Williams (HBCU & NFL Legend), Emmitt Smith (Hall of Famer), James "Shack" Harris (HBCU & NFL Legend), Cris Carter (Hall of Famer), Solomon Wilcots (SiriusXM NFL Host), Steve Wyche (NFL Network), Jim Trotter (NFL Network), Travis Williams (Founder of HBCU All-Stars, LLC), Malcolm Jenkins (NFL Player), Cam Jordan (NFL), Demario Davis (NFL), Allan Houston (NBA All-Star), Drew Brees (Former NFL QB), Deuce McAllister (Former NFL RB), Willie Roaf (NFL Hall of Fame), Jim Everett (Former NFL Player), Quinn Early (Former NFL Player), Dr. Reef (NFL Players' Trainer Specialist), Nataria Holloway (VP of the NFL). I am building a new team of journalists, podcasters, videographers, and interns.  For media requests, interviews, or interest in joining HBCU Legends, please contact me at kmosley@hbcusi.com. Follow me:

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