The Golden Lions finished the 2017 – 18 season 14 – 21 , 12 – 6 in SWAC play to finish in a three-way tie for second place . Due to Grambling State 's Academic Progress Rate violations and subsequent postseason ineligibility , the Golden Lions received the No. 1 seed in the SWAC Tournament . They defeated Mississippi Valley State and Southern before losing to Texas Southern in the tournament championship
SWAC Tournament
2018 SWAC Men's Basketball Tournament
2018–19 Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions men's basketball team