RUSTON, Louisiana – Ouachita women's basketball fell to Grambling State on Tuesday night in an exhibition contest by a final score of 84-62.
Ouachita held a 33-32 halftime lead after outscoring Grambling 19-15 in the opening quarter and adding 14 points in the second. Grambling took control in the third quarter, outscoring Ouachita 25-18 to take a six-point lead into the fourth. Grambling extended the advantage in the final period, scoring 27 points to secure the win.
Brooklynn Mitchell led Ouachita with 14 points in her collegiate debut, shooting 5-of-10 from the field and 2-of-6 from beyond the arc. Senior Aubrey Henderson added 13 points, including three 3-pointers, while junior transfer Jordan Gregory finished with 12 points on four 3-pointers.
Bree Hubbard led Ouachita on the boards with eight rebounds and added four steals. Marta Chico Gutierrez added seven rebounds and four assists, while Gregory and Kayden Porter recorded three assists apiece.
Ouachita made 10 3-pointers and recorded 18 fast-break points. The team also received 25 points from its bench.
The Tigers begin their regular season November 9 on the road against Mississippi Christian.
