Lady Tigers Fall Short in Tourney Semi-Finals
Roderick W. Mosley 03/11/11

Garland, Texas--- The Grambling State Lady Tigers basketball team came up short in their bid for the finals of the 2011 SWAC basketball finals in a 47-41 loss to the Lady Panthers of Prairie View A&M.

After falling behind early the Lady Tigers took a brief lead 7-2 at the 15:34 mark but saw it slip away as they ultimately trailed 24-17 at the half.

Grambling shot 7-of-22 (31.8-percent) from the floor; while Prairie View was 10-of-27 (37.0-percent). The Lady Panthers also out played Grambling on the glass out rebounding the Lady Tigers 18-14.

As the second half opened the Lady Tigers would use an 8-0 run to retake the lead 25-24 with 14:07 to play but the lead would be short as Prairie View retook it moments later and would never relinquish it again.

Grambling was led by Rachele Dobbins with 14 points, seven rebounds and four assists. Secrett Anderson added six points and 10 rebounds. Kristen Harper, Jasher Blocker had six points apiece.

Robin Jones’ double double led the Lady Panthers as she turned in 12 points and 10 rebounds. Siarra Soliz and Dominique Smith had 12 and 10 points respectively.