Bethune-Cookman Wildcats @ Grambling Tigers
Heady's 20 lead Bethune-Cookman over Grambling 76-71
ByData Skrive
Feb 27, 2026, 09:00 am
GRAMBLING, La. -- — Jakobi Heady scored 20 points as Bethune-Cookman beat Grambling 76-71 on Thursday night.
Heady also contributed six rebounds and four steals for the Wildcats (16-13, 13-3 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Daniel Rouzan scored 15 points and added six rebounds. Arterio Morris went 7 of 12 from the field to finish with 15 points.
Derrius Ward led the Tigers (12-16, 6-9) in scoring, finishing with 24 points. Roderick Coffee III added 18 points, six assists and four steals.
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Game Information
Grambling, LA
Referee:Ross Cullins
Referee:Kevin Boone
Referee:Nick Baldwin
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Southwestern Athletic ConferenceSouthwestern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 14-4 | - | 17-15 |
| Southern | 11-7 | 3 | 17-17 |
| Florida A&M | 11-7 | 3 | 15-16 |
| Alabama A&M | 10-8 | 4 | 18-15 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 10-8 | 4 | 13-19 |
| Texas Southern | 10-8 | 4 | 12-18 |
| Jackson State | 10-8 | 4 | 12-21 |
| Prairie View A&M | 9-9 | 5 | 19-18 |
| Grambling | 7-11 | 7 | 14-19 |
| Alabama State | 7-11 | 7 | 10-22 |
| Alcorn State | 7-11 | 7 | 9-23 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 2-16 | 12 | 3-30 |
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