ITTA BENA, MISS. – Mississippi Valley State defeated University of Arkansas Pine-Bluff 42-17 for a homecoming victory.

UAPB received the opening kickoff and MVSU's defense held them to a quick three and out with 13:22 remaining.

MVSU struck first on the scoreboard with a 35-yard touchdown pass from Ty'Jarian Williams to Kerrick Ross.

MVSU took control of the game from the defensive side of the ball holding UAPB to only scoring a field goal in the first half.

UAPB scored a touchdown in the third quarter with 12:15 remaining.

MVSU scored twice in the third quarter on a 3-yard touchdown pass from Ty'Jarian Williams to Jaxson Davis, and on a 14-yard Interception returned for a touchdown by Omar Emmons.

UAPB scored a touchdown once more in the fourth quarter. 

MVSU extended the lead with a 53-yard rushing touchdown by DePhabian Fant and a 7-yard rushing touchdown by Jared Wilson in the fourth quarter that sealed the game.

OFFENSIVE NOTABLES: 
- Ty'Jarian Williams completed 19 of his 29 pass attempts for 265 yards and 3 touchdowns
-Cobie Bates caught 2 passes for 70 yds 
-DePhabian Fant had 3 rushes for 60 yards and 1 touchdown
 
DEFENSIVE NOTABLES:
-Ryan Quinney led the way with a game high 9 tackles, including 2 tackles for loss and 2 sacks
-Detrick Jones added 9 tackles
-Jayren Fox also added 7 tackles, including 2.5 tackles for loss and 0.5 sack
 
SPECIAL TEAM NOTABLES:
-Alexander Davis punted for 185 yards
-Cobie Bates had 1 return for 43 yards
 
 
 UP NEXT 

The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils will host Jackson State University Saturday October 21, 2023 at Rice-Totten Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:00 PM.

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