Georgia Gwinnett Holds Off Alabama State 79-77

Georgia Gwinnett came away with a 79-77 road victory over Alabama State in Montgomery on November 9, 2026. Marc Chavenet led the Grizzlies with 14 points, making five of seven shots, including four of five from three-point range.

Brasen James contributed 13 points, shooting four of five overall and connecting on three of his four attempts from beyond the arc. Ray Rolley added 11 points on five-of-nine shooting.

Alabama State's Paul McMillan IV led the Hornets with 24 points, dishing out four assists and grabbing two steals. Powell scored 23, while Terrance Hampton had 13 points and collected nine rebounds. The Hornets fell to 0-2.

The result was a significant win for Georgia Gwinnett, an NAIA school whose men’s basketball program began play in October 2025. The Lawrenceville-based college announced plans to establish men’s and women’s teams in April 2024. In its first season, the men’s team went 25-7, climbed to a best position of No. 23 in the NAIA's national poll and qualified for the NAIA national tournament.

Alabama State is scheduled to host Oklahoma Panhandle State on November 11.