COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (Interstat) — Antonio Munoz scored 23 points to lead Grambling to an 81-72 men’s basketball victory over Hampton on Friday night at Gateway Center Arena.

The Tigers led 38-33 at halftime and maintained their advantage throughout the second half. Jamil Muttilib added 19 points for Grambling, which improved to 5-6. The Tigers capitalized inside, scoring 44 points in the paint.

Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt led Hampton with 22 points. The Pirates, who fell to 6-7, shot poorly from the floor and could not overcome the early deficit despite scoring 23 points off turnovers. Attendance was 486.