HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The Mississippi Valley State University men's basketball program shot its best game (percentage-wise) from distance (60%, 6-of-10) and the defense allowed its fewest assists of the season (9), but a 17-6 run by the Bulldogs midway through the second half took some wind out of the Delta Devils' sails as Valley fell short, 72-65.
 
The Basics:
 

• Score
  • Alabama A&M – 72
  • Mississippi Valley – 65

 

• Records
  • Mississippi Valley (1-24, 0-11 SWAC)
  • Alabama A&M (14-11, 7-5 SWAC)

 

• Location
  • Huntsville, Alabama – Alabama A&M Event Center

 

• Series History (Since 1983-84)
  • Bulldogs Lead 34-23 (40.4%)

 

• Winning Streak (Since 1983-84)
  • Bulldogs (W11) / Delta Devils' Last Win: February 10, 2020 (67-61)

 
Delta Devils' Top Performers:
 

• Patrick Punch came back strong after missing the past three contests, going 4-of-9 (44.4%) and 12 points with four boards, a steal and an assist.

 

• Michael James poured in over 20 points for the fifth straight game, leading all players at 21 via 6-for-12 (50%) shooting and 4-of-5 (80%) treys, stealing two passes, registering two dimes, and claiming four rebounds.

 

• Daniel Mayfield led MVSU on the glass (7) and defensively (three steals) in addition to producing 16 points plus a trio of assists.

 

• X'Zaevion Barnett fronted the assist statistic courtesy of five whereas Mussa Mzein and Tyrone Iroghama logged seven and six points, respectively.

 
Next:
  

• Mississippi Valley will face its third school in-a-row that starts with the letter "A" on Monday at 6 p.m. when they face the Alabama State Hornets in Montgomery.

 
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