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Isaiah Miranda Scores 29 as Grambling Beats Northern Illinois 89-87
Isaiah Miranda added eight rebounds and three blocks as the Tigers shot 64% and survived Northern Illinois’ late rally.
- On Monday, November 2, 2026, Grambling State Tigers defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 89-87 in their season opener at Rock Hill Sports & Event Center, led by Isaiah Miranda's game-high 29 points on 10-of-12 shooting.
- Grambling State head coach Patrick Crarey's squad relied on interior dominance and efficient shooting, connecting on 32 of 50 field goals while outscoring Northern Illinois 48-28 in the paint.
- Critical plays from Mekhi Fitts and Dwayne Pierce sealed the outcome; Fitts scored 10 of his 12 points during the final eight minutes while Pierce contributed 19 points and eight assists.
- Chancellor Perkins split free throws with four seconds remaining to give the Tigers an 89-87 advantage; Antoine Shannon secured the rebound after Northern Illinois missed a potential game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer.
- The Tigers face a challenging nonconference slate, traveling to Austin to meet Texas on November 9, 2026, before hosting Kentucky on November 16 and Southern Miss on November 19.
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Isaiah Miranda scores 29 as Grambling beats Northern Illinois 89-87
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The Daily ItemGRAMBLING STATE 89, NORTHERN ILLINOIS 87
FGFTRebGRAMBLING STATEMinM-AM-AO-TAPFPTSMiranda2210-125-91-80229Washington60-00-00-0120Hardy291-20-00-2142Pierce318-152-50-08419Anton.Shannon211-30-00-1032Howard314-85-50-14113Antoi.Shannon294-63-31-70311Perkins160-01-21-4011Fitts154-44-50-11012Totals20032-5020-293-24152089
Grambling Outlasts NIU in Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon - NIU Athletics
ROCK HILL, S.C. – The Northern Illinois University men's basketball team rallied from down as much as 12 in the second half to have a chance to win at the buzzer, but a three-point attempt came up empty as the Huskies fell to Grambling, 89-87, on Monday morning (Nov. 2) at the Rock Hill Sports & Event Center as part of the Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon.
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Leaning Left9Leaning Right1Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution69% Left
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- 69% of the sources lean Left
69% Left
L 69%
C 23%
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