Box Score
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas- Grambling State captured the 2025 SWAC Soccer Tournament Championship on Sunday afternoon, defeating top-seeded Jackson State 2–1 at the PVAMU Soccer Complex.
The Lady Tigers struck early to set the tone and never trailed, scoring once in each half while locking down defensively to secure the program's conference title.
Grambling controlled tempo through the midfield for long stretches and limited Jackson State's chances throughout the match. GSU's Liana Bryant opened the scoring in the 14th minute, putting Grambling State in front 1–0.
Chloe Bryant doubled the lead in the 68th minute on a finish assisted by Nyla Dore-Anderson, giving the Lady Tigers valuable separation entering the final stretch.
Jackson State pulled within 2–1 in the 86th minute on a goal by Kaila Tablado, but Grambling State's back line team of Kaylen Jankans, Taya Sands, and Cariana Pou led by Kaia Bace in goal held strong through the final whistle to clinch the trophy.
The Lady Tigers finished with 10 total shots, putting five on frame, while holding Jackson State to just two shots and one shot on goal.
With the victory, Grambling State concludes SWAC play unbeaten and has earned an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Lady Tigers will learn their opening-round opponent tomorrow during the selection announcement.
A complete listing of all-tournament awards is listed below.
Tournament MVP
Liana Bryant, Grambling State
All-Tournament Team
Czaske Deane, Alabama A&M
Ainara Aldeano, Alcorn State
Annick Zouma, Alcorn State
Sarah Portis, Jackson State
Ryanne Hawthorn-Harper, Jackson State
Caylah Williams, Jackson State
Alana Aiken, Grambling State
Adalie Hernandez, Grambling State
Sophia Lezizidis, Grambling State
Kaia Bace, Grambling State
Liana Bryant, Grambling State
About the SWAC
The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is considered one of the premier HBCU conferences in the country and currently ranks among the elite in the nation in terms of HBCU alumni playing with professional sports teams.
Current championship competition offered by the league includes competition for men in Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field and Tennis.
Women’s competition is offered in the sports of Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball.
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