Grambling State Tigers (2-0) at Southeastern Lions (1-1)
Nov. 11, 2019 | 7 p.m. | Hammond, La. | University Center (7,500)
Series History: Lions lead all-time series 7-4
Last Meeting: Grambling 68, Lions 67 – (Dec.19, 2018 – Grambling, La.)
Watch: Southeastern Sports Network
Radio: None
 
HAMMOND, La. – The Southeastern Louisiana men's basketball team renews their in-state rivalry with Grambling State University Wednesday night at 7 p.m. at the University Center.
 
The Lions (1-1) picked up their first win under head coach David Kiefer Monday defeating Xavier University of Louisiana, 77-70. SLU led, 41-17, early in the second half before holding off a late rally from the Gold Rush. Freshman Nick Caldwell (F, 6-8, Geismar, Louisiana) led Southeastern with 15 points and five rebounds while sophomore Ty Brewer (F, 6-7, Meridian, Mississippi) added 12 points on 6-for-6 shooting.
 
As for Wednesday's game, Grambling (2-0) and SLU have played a couple of thrillers the last two seasons with neither finishing the way the Lions' wanted.
 
GSU rallied from 20 points behind against the SLU on Dec. 16, 2017 in Hammond to steal the win. SLU led 54-34 with under 14 minutes remaining before Grambling came all the way back highlighted by Drake Wilks' game-winning jumper with three seconds left.
 
The two teams matched up last year at Grambling on Dec. 19, 2018. The Lions, again, were in control for most of the night as they built a 14-point lead, 63-49, with 7:49 to go. However, the Tigers rallied back again and were able to snatch the victory from the Lions as GSU's Ivy Smith Jr. hit a pair of free throws with two seconds left to cap off a 19-4 run by the Tigers and give Grambling another 68-67 win. Despite the last two losses to the Tigers, SLU still leads the all-time series with GSU, 7-4.
 
Wednesday's game is also a Cane's Challenge. If the Lions score 70 or more points, fans can redeem their game ticket or student coupon at their local participating Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers to receive a free combo with the purchase of another of equal or greater value. Southeastern is also having a "Friends Night" Wednesday. Fan can bring Friends to the University Center for a night out in Hammond. When fans pre-purchase their game tickets for two or more friends they will receive a special ticket price for $10 receive a general admission ticket and a meal voucher for the concession stand. 
 
The Southeastern Sports Network will offer a free video stream of Wednesday's game. Tune in online at www.LionSports.net or the Lions' Gameday Experience app for Android or iOS devices. Fans can also watch on Southeastern's YouTube channel (SLUathletics) with any mobile, tablet or smart TV device (e.g., Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Android TV and Roku).
 
HARDWOOD CLUB/S CLUB
Fans interested in becoming active supporters of the basketball program are encouraged to join the Hardwood Club.  Lion alums are encouraged to join the exclusive S Club, which is restricted to Southeastern athletic letterwinners.  All membership fees and donations to Hardwood Club are available for the exclusive use of the Southeastern basketball program. Membership information is available by contacting the Lion Athletics Association at laa@southeastern.edu or (985) 549-5091 or visiting www.LionUp.com.
 
SOCIAL MEDIA
For more information on Southeastern Basketball, follow @LionUpMBB and @DavidKieferSLU on Twitter, like /SLUathletics on Facebook and subscribe to the SLUathletics YouTube channel.