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GSU Tigers (8-2) take on SU Jaguars (8-3) in the 41st Bayou Classic. Photo credit:SWAC When Grambling State University and Southern University kick-off for the 41st time for the historic Bayou Classic, the winner will advance to the SWAC championship. An old rivalry has new meaning... +Rodney Fisher

Southern Jaguars, winners of the 40th Annual Bayou Classic Photo credit Rodney Fisher  by  +Rodney Fisher   Since 1974, Southern University and Grambling State University have met in the proud city of New Orleans on Thanksgiving weekend to play the SWAC's version of a bowl game. The Bayou Classic remains the only nationally televised HBCU event, making it the biggest recruitment tool for both storied programs.

Cleveland, OH (November 9th,2012) - The Grambling state University Men's Basketball team lost their season opener on the road to Cleveland State by the score of 92-49. Leading the way for the G-Men was Terry Rose with 16 points, while P.J. Roberson led the Tigers in rebounding with six boards. As a team the Tigers were out rebounded by Vikings 39-24. The Tigers shot the ball extremely well from the charity stripe as they were 80 percent from the line. The Tigers will continue their three game road trip on Sunday as they will face Ball State in Muncie, Indiana. They will conclude their first road trip of the season on Tuesday as they will go back to Ohio to face Miami of Ohio. -GSU-