Grambling State University - Tiger Yearbook (Grambling, LA)

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James Rowley dunks it. Terrell Wesley goes up for two. ‘SE

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GSU Cagers Show Improvement Youth led the way for coach Fred Hobdy’s cagers as his Tiger unit posted a 14-12 record. | Freshmen Charles Price and Terrell Wesley paced the | club in both scoring and rebounding and Price was even honored as the SWAC ‘“‘Newcomer of the Year.” The 1985-86 season was a complete turn-around from the 8-19 record compiled the previous year. Hobdy’s crew got off to a tremendous start by rolling up nine victo- ries in 10 starts. The only loss came at the hands of na- tional powerhouse Georgetown. However, the Tigers fell on hard times once SWAC ac- tion kicked off as the young team dropped six of its first seven league matches. But the GSU unit managed a strong finish by winning three of its remaining five regular season battles. Probably the most impressive victory was the 71-67 defeat of Jackson State, the SWAC leader at that time. Price paced all scorers with an 18.0 average per game and was followed by Wesley with 14.7. The Napoleonville forward also led in the rebounding department, collecting 8.8 per battle. Wesley, the former Grambling High star, hauled down 6.6 rebounds per game. Leading the team in assists was freshman guard Cla- rence Tanner of Palmetto. His 4.9 norm was followed by a 1.6 average compiled by three Tigers—frosh guard Rene Davis of Amite, sophomore guard John Clarke of Nassau, Bahamas, and Wesley. In addition to the scoring performances of Price and Wesley, the Tigers also had good results from sophomore forward Reuben Charles of Trinidad (8.7 points per game), Tanner (6.9) and senior guard Robert Swafford of Lena (6.0). Price was credited with most points scored in a game. The freshman poured in 35 in a losing cause against Alabama State. Coach Hobdy views action with assistants Lemelle (left) and Willis. I986 Basketball Squad (Front Row L-R) Clarence Tanner, John Clarke, Travis Davidson, Rowley, Raymond Theodore, Michael Godfrey, Charles Price, An- Ian Gomes, Kenneth Warren, Andre Hensley, assistant coach Mar- drew Percy, Rene Davis, Patrick Patrong, Robert Swafford. tin Lemelle. (Second) Coach Fred Hobdy, Reuben Charles, James

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Price Chosen Best SWAC Newcomer Freshman sensation Charles Price was cho- sen as the SWAC’s “‘Newcomer of the Year.” The 6’-6” forward from Napoleonville led his squad in scoring and rebounding. Price fin- ished the regular season with an 18.0 scoring average and 8.8 rebounding norm. His best performance came against Texas Southern when the flashy frosh ripped off 35 points and collected nine rebounds. Charles also maintained an assist average of 1.3 per game. Although Alcorn defeated GSU in SWAC tournament action, Price managed to score 19 points and haul down 11 rebounds. Catch me if you can! a Reuben Charles fires. Neely sets up.