FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Delta Devils traveled to Fort Wayne, Indiana, searching for their first win of the season, however they fell slightly short of their goal. The contest ended 79-54 in favor of Fort Wayne.

The Delta Devils fell behind early, giving the advantage in the opening half to the Mastodons, 37-23. FW started the scoring quickly on a layup by John Konchar, however Kylan Phillips responded with a jumper, after Darrell Riley found him in scoring position. MVSU didn't score again until the 17:13, when Amos Given put up an in-the-paint layup. Phillips came to life again for MVSU with a three, to knot the score at seven.
 
A foul by Given sent Byrson Scott (Fort Wayne) to the free throw line for two. Surles put up a layup to lock the contest once again with 16:02 remaining in the half. A defensive rebound by Michael Matlock gave MVSU the possession. A pass from Matlock to Phillips and Phillips to Given resulted in a devastating Delta Devils three-pointer, for a two-point advantage. A run by the Mastodons closed out the half.

Given led Mississippi Valley with seven-points and four rebounds in the first half, while Michael Matlock tallied five rebounds. Riley added five-points.

The second half started with a layup by the Mastodons to extend their lead to 16. The first basket for MVSU in the second was a three by Surles, taking the score to 39-26. The Delta Devils were able to score more points and add pressure defensively but Fort Wayne continued to score; outpacing Mississippi Valley, 42-31 in the final half.

Riley and Isaac Williams each tallied ten-points. Riley also added six rebounds and assists, while Williams added two steals. Matlock recorded nine rebounds.
 
The Delta Devils will take on Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, on November 27 at 4:00 p.m.