ITTA BENA, Miss. – The Mississippi Valley State University men's basketball program had not one, but two separate student-athletes put a 30-burger on the scoreboard against the Tigers, but Jackson State's offense outlasted the Delta Devils' dynamic duo in a 97-81 loss.
 
The Basics: 
 

• Score
  • Jackson State – 97
  • Mississippi Valley – 81

 

• Records
  • Mississippi Valley (1-22, 0-9 SWAC)
  • Jackson State (7-16, 6-4 SWAC)

 

• Location
  • Itta Bena, Mississippi – R.W. Harrison HPER Complex

 

• Series History (Since 1983-84)
  • Tigers Lead 50-44 (46.8%)

 

• Winning Streak (Since 1983-84)
  • Tigers (W6) / Delta Devils' Last Win: February 4, 2023 (82-78)

 
Delta Devils' Top Performers: 
 

• Michael James posting ridiculous scoring numbers is becoming normal now, going for over 30 points for the fourth time this year as he led all players at 32 on 11-of-25 (44%) shooting and a quartet of treys, setting a season-high for steals as well at four plus four dimes.

 

• Daniel Mayfield had his best scoring night of the season, going toe-to-toe with James before winding up two behind at a personal-best 30 points, making 60% of his shots (12-for-20) while tallying one of the team's two blocks.

 

• X'Zaevion Barnett played all 40 minutes on the hardwood, translating that into a season-most four steals, the game's highest number of assists (6), a team-best seven rebounds plus the other blocked shot.

 

• Patrick Punch narrowly missed out on joining the double-digit scoring party, contributing nine in a solid showing off the pine.

 
Next:
  

• After sleeping in later than normal after watching the Super Bowl on Sunday, come catch some rivalry hoops at 7 p.m. as Mississippi Valley hosts Alcorn on Monday evening. 

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