GRAMBLING, La. – The Mississippi Valley State University men's basketball program's defense recorded its highest number of steals (12) and forced its most turnovers (20) in an NCAA Division I game this season, however, the Grambling State Tigers protected their home court with an 83-62 decision.
 
The Basics:
 

• Score
  • Grambling State – 83
  • Mississippi Valley – 62

 

• Records
  • Mississippi Valley (2-27, 1-14 SWAC)
  • Grambling State (12-15, 6-8 SWAC)

 

• Location
  • Grambling, Louisiana – Frederick C. Hobdy Assembly Center

 

• Series History (Since 1983-84)
  • Delta Devils Lead 52-38 (57.8%)

 

• Winning Streak (Since 1983-84)
  • Tigers (W5) / Delta Devils' Last Win: March 1, 2021 (67-63)

 
Delta Devils' Top Performers:
 

• Michael James is not normally known for his ability on the boards, but he was stellar on Monday, leading the team in rebounds with a personal-best eight in addition to the usual scoring prowess of an MVSU-high 19 points alongside four dimes.

 

• Xzayvion Childress was second on the point-scoring ladder at 12 on top of tying for the steals lead (3).

 

• Patrick Punch was the other Devil to collect a trio of takeaways in addition to nine points while Daniel Mayfield tacked on 11 points plus five rebounds.

 

• X'Zaevion Barnett was an assist generator, serving up a contest-high seven dimes, a campaign-most for the junior.

 
Next:
  

• The Delta Devils will look to end the month on a high note as they travel to UAPB on Saturday for a 5 p.m. clash with the Golden Lions. 

 
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