Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils @ Alabama State Hornets
Alabama St. powers past MVSU 47-22
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Daniel Durhart threw for a touchdown and ran in another to help lead Alabama State to a 47-22 win over Mississippi Valley State in the Southwestern Athletic Conference opener for both teams Saturday night.
Alabama State (2-1, 1-0) took the lead with a 79-yard opening drive capped by 19-yard TD strike from Durhart to DeMario Bell and never let it go.
Malcolm Cyrus, the SWAC's leading rusher, had 171 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries, Khalid Thomas had 98 yards and a TD and Quinteris Toppings punched in a score from the 8. Preston Clark and Adam Shepherd kicked a field goal each for the Hornets, who had more yards rushing (370) than Mississippi Valley State had in total offense (359).
Julian Stafford led Alabama State (1-2, 0-1) with 12 catches for 222 yards, including a 42-yard TD grab in the fourth quarter.
Game Information
Montgomery, AL
2025 Standings
| Southwestern Athletic - EastSouthwestern Athletic - East | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama State | 7-1 | 10-2 |
| Jackson State | 7-1 | 9-3 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Florida A&M | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Alabama A&M | 1-7 | 4-8 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Southwestern Athletic - WestSouthwestern Athletic - West | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie View A&M | 7-1 | 10-4 |
| Texas Southern | 5-3 | 6-5 |
| Alcorn State | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Grambling | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 2-6 | 3-8 |
| Southern | 1-7 | 2-10 |
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