Box Score

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Mississippi Valley State University men's basketball program did not stray far from home, heading down the road to the University of Alabama at Birmingham, suffering a 106-55 setback to the Blazers in the 2025-26 season opener.

The Basics:

• Score
  • UAB – 106
  • Mississippi Valley - 55

• Records
  • Mississippi Valley (0-1, 0-0 SWAC)
  • UAB (1-0, 0-0 American)

• Location
  • Birmingham, Alabama - Bartow Arena

• Series History
  • Blazers Lead 10-0 (0%)

• Winning Streak
  • Blazers (W10) / Delta Devils' Last Win: N/A

Devilettes' Top Performers: 

• Meridian Community College transfer Michael James made a lasting first impression, going off for 25 of the Devils' 55 points (45.5%) thanks to a perfect 10-for-10 showing at the charity stripe while also fronting the defensive side of the ball with four steals, tied for the game's most.

• Lamont Sams was second on the scoring totem pole at nine, topping all Green and White clad rebounders with five and was one of four players to log a block.

• Patrick Punch was the third and final student-athlete with more than a half-dozen points, putting together eight to go along with an assist plus a block.

Next:

• Come out and support your men's basketball team led by fourth year Head Coach George Ivory as the Delta Devils welcome the MUW Owls on Wednesday at 6 p.m. for their home opener.

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