COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (Interstat) — Jackson State defeated Grambling 68-65 in a first-round men’s NCAA Division I tournament game Tuesday at Gateway Center Arena. Both teams entered the SWAC matchup with identical Tigers nicknames.

Jackson State led 28-27 at halftime and maintained a narrow advantage throughout a tight second half to secure the win. The victory improved Jackson State’s season record to 12-20, while Grambling finished its season at 14-19. The game, attended by 1,024 fans, was part of the conference tournament. The total score fell well below the over/under line of 143.5 points.