FORT WORTH, Texas -- Mississippi Valley State put up a outstanding effort in the second half, but was unable to capture a road win Monday night at TCU.
The Delta Devils dropped a 106-53 decision at the Wilkerson-Greines Center in the first of four games in Texas over the course of the this week.
Valley's Jordan Washington continued his double-digit scoring streak, leading the Delta Devils with 13 points. It marked the fourth straight game with at least 10 points for the Memphis native, who leads the team in scoring (14.8 ppg). He made 4-of-11 shots Monday and contributed four rebounds.
Jeffrey Simmons added eight points for MVSU while Tyler Corley chipped in seven off the bench.
Valley rebounded from a 60-20 halftime deficit and scored 33 second half points. After shooting 20 percent in the first half, the Delta Devils made 37 percent of its shots in the second half.
The Delta Devils will be in Denton, Texas on Wednesday taking on North Texas. Tip off is scheduled for 7 p.m.