Grambling State secured its first-ever NCAA Tournament victory in program history by defeating Montana State 88-81 in a thrilling First Four matchup on Wednesday night. Trailing by 14 points at one stage, the Tigers mounted a remarkable comeback led by Jimel Cofer's explosive second-half performance, where he scored all 19 of his points.
The Southwestern Athletic Conference champions, with a season record of 21-14, now advance as the No. 16 seed in the Midwest Region to face top-seeded Purdue on Friday in Indianapolis.
