Preview: Grambling Lady Tigers at Alabama State Lady Hornets

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Interstat) — A key Southwestern Athletic Conference women’s basketball matchup unfolds Thursday night when the Grambling Lady Tigers visit the Alabama State Lady Hornets at the Dunn-Oliver Acadome.

The game, scheduled for March 5, 2026, features two teams heading in opposite directions entering the final stretch of the regular season. Grambling (12-17 overall) has won three straight, including a 79-65 victory over Florida A&M on Feb. 28. Alabama State (14-13), meanwhile, looks to snap a two-game skid after a 51-43 loss at Alabama A&M on the same date.

The Lady Tigers will rely on forward Alisha Murray, who has been a consistent force. She scored 17 points in the win over Florida A&M and posted an 11-point, 11-rebound double-double in a loss to Southern on Feb. 21. In Grambling’s 67-53 home win over Alabama State on Feb. 7, Murray contributed 8 points and 3 assists.

The Lady Hornets counter with guard Alanah Pooler, who logged 33 minutes and scored 10 points in the recent loss. She was held to 6 points in the earlier meeting with Grambling but erupted for 17 points in a road win at Southern on Feb. 5.

Grambling’s recent surge has been fueled by its offense, averaging 78 points during its three-game winning streak. Alabama State has struggled offensively in its last two outings, scoring just 43 and 53 points.

The home court has been an advantage for Alabama State, which boasts a 10-3 record at the Acadome this season. Grambling is 7-8 in road games.

Thursday’s contest is a crucial opportunity for Alabama State to avenge its February loss and improve its conference standing, while Grambling aims to extend its win streak and climb above .500 in SWAC play. Tipoff is set for 5:30 p.m. CST.