PINE BLUFF, Ark. – The Mississippi Valley State University men's basketball program has stolen a victory at Arkansas-Pine Bluff for the second straight season and have currently won two of its past three games as another wild final minute of play witnessed the Delta Devils survive the clutches of the Golden Lions, 70-69.
The win was the first away from Itta Bena for the men's squad since defeating UAPB on their own floor over one year ago, back on February 1, 2025.
The Basics:
- Score
- Mississippi Valley – 70
- Arkansas-Pine Bluff – 69
- Records
- Mississippi Valley (3-27, 2-14 SWAC)
- Arkansas-Pine Bluff (12-17, 9-7 SWAC)
- Series History (Since 1983-84)
- Delta Devils Lead 36-35 (50.7%)
- Winning Streak (Since 1983-84)
- Delta Devils (W1) / Golden Lions' Last Win: January 31, 2026 (78-70)
Delta Devils' Top Performers:
- Michael James led the Delta Devils on the scoreboard with 18 on 6-for-13 (46.2%) from the floor, snatched a season-high four steals (the rest of the team had two), and tallied a trio of assists.
- Xzayvion Childress had one of his better showings since being added late to the roster, posting his most buckets (5-of-10, 50%) and boards (6) in addition to three dimes.
- Daniel Mayfield produced 14 points (7-for-16, 43.8%) and five rebounds while Patrick Punch added 11 on offense (4-of-7, 57.1%) plus five more rebounds himself.
- X'Zaevion Barnett was the leader on the glass for Coach Ivory courtesy of a personal-best nine (four offensive) on top of racking up the most assists as well with four.
Next:
- The Green and White get another crack at Alcorn on Tuesday night when they meet in Lorman for a late 8 p.m. start.
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