Texas Southern Tigers @ Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
TXSO | 30 | 49 | 79 |
MVSU | 34 | 25 | 59 |
Texas Southern routs Mississippi Valley St. 79-59
ITTA BENA, Miss. -- — Justin Hopkins had 14 points as Texas Southern romped past Mississippi Valley State 79-59 on Saturday.
Joirdon Karl Nicholas had 13 points for Texas Southern (12-11, 10-4 Southwestern Athletic Conference), which earned its fourth consecutive road victory. A.J. Lawson added 10 points. Yahuza Rasas had 10 rebounds and three blocks.
Texas Southern totaled 49 points in the second half, a season high for the team.
Terry Collins had 14 points for the Delta Devils (2-22, 2-12) as did Caleb Hunter. Gary Grant had 11 points.
The Tigers improve to 2-0 against the Delta Devils on the season. Texas Southern defeated Mississippi Valley State 95-58 on Jan. 10.
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Game Information
Itta Bena, MS
Referee:Jeffrey Johnson
Referee:Kelly Davis
Referee:John Heatly
2025-26 Standings
| Southwestern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 14-4 | - | 17-15 |
| Southern | 11-7 | 3 | 17-17 |
| Florida A&M | 11-7 | 3 | 15-16 |
| Alabama A&M | 10-8 | 4 | 18-15 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 10-8 | 4 | 13-19 |
| Texas Southern | 10-8 | 4 | 12-18 |
| Jackson State | 10-8 | 4 | 12-21 |
| Prairie View A&M | 9-9 | 5 | 19-18 |
| Grambling | 7-11 | 7 | 14-19 |
| Alabama State | 7-11 | 7 | 10-22 |
| Alcorn State | 7-11 | 7 | 9-23 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 2-16 | 12 | 3-30 |
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