EUGENE, Ore. – Gabriel Martinez scored a team-high 14 points, while
Caleb Cameron and
Tory James Jr. also reached double figures as Mississippi Valley State University men's basketball fell to Oregon, 100-66, Wednesday night at Matthew Knight Arena.
The Delta Devils (0-3) showed offensive improvement in the second half, scoring 38 points and connecting on six three-pointers over the final 20 minutes against the Ducks (3-0).
Martinez led Mississippi Valley State's offensive attack, finishing with 14 points on an efficient 5-of-8 shooting performance, including 3-of-4 from beyond the arc. Cameron contributed 12 points and six rebounds, while James Jr. provided a spark off the bench with 11 points, knocking down three three-pointers.
Tymias Williams made his presence felt on both ends of the floor, leading the Delta Devils with eight rebounds and a game-high five steals. Williams also added six points and three assists.
Eli Pippins chipped in nine points and a team-high four assists, while
Matt Anglo finished with eight points.
Oregon established an early advantage behind its perimeter shooting, opening the contest with a 21-6 lead midway through the first half. However, Mississippi Valley State continued to compete, using defensive pressure and timely baskets to cut the deficit to 12 points at 31-19 following a fast-break layup from
AJ Abrams.
Martinez helped keep the Delta Devils within striking distance during the opening period, scoring eight first-half points. Cameron and Anglo added contributions offensively, but Oregon's shooting efficiency allowed the Ducks to carry a 50-28 advantage into halftime.
Despite facing a significant deficit, the Delta Devils displayed offensive resilience coming out of the locker room.
James Jr. provided one of the night's brightest stretches for Mississippi Valley State, connecting on three second-half three-pointers to help energize the offense. Cameron added a three-pointer and finished strong around the basket, while Martinez continued to deliver efficient scoring opportunities.
Under first-year head coach Mike Davis, Mississippi Valley State improved its shooting percentage from 35.5 percent in the opening half to 43.3 percent in the second. The Delta Devils were particularly effective from long range after halftime, shooting 54.5 percent (6-of-11) from three-point territory.
Mississippi Valley State finished the contest shooting 39.3 percent from the field and an impressive 47.1 percent (8-of-17) from beyond the arc. The Delta Devils also forced 10 Oregon turnovers and recorded eight steals, while receiving 22 points from their bench.
Oregon was led by Jasper Johnson, who scored a game-high 17 points on a perfect 6-of-6 shooting performance, including five three-pointers. The Ducks shot 60.9 percent from the field and 48.5 percent from three-point range while holding a 42-26 advantage on the glass.
Although the outcome favored the Ducks, the Delta Devils improved second-half execution and perimeter shooting provided positives as Mississippi Valley State continues its challenging early-season road schedule.
Up Next
Mississippi Valley State continues its West Coast Road swing on Friday, November 13, when the Delta Devils travel to Corvallis, Oregon, to face Oregon State. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. CT.
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