COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (Interstat) — Grambling advanced in the SWAC men’s basketball tournament with a 77-52 victory over Mississippi Valley State on Monday at Gateway Center Arena.

The Tigers led 34-19 at halftime and outscored the Delta Devils by 10 points in the second half. The win improves Grambling’s record to 14-18, while Mississippi Valley State ends its season at 3-30.

An announced crowd of 807 watched the game, which was part of the conference tournament. Grambling was heavily favored entering the contest. The teams last met on Feb. 23, a game Grambling also won decisively.