1 | 2 | T | |
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TXSO | 40 | 54 | 94 |
MVSU | 42 | 50 | 92 |
Hopkins'double-double lifts Texas Southern past MVSU 94-92
ITTA BENA, Miss. -- Justin Hopkins had a career-high 24 points with 10 rebounds as Texas Southern edged Mississippi Valley State 94-92 on Saturday.
John Jones had 19 points and Tyrik Armstrong added 16 points and six rebounds for Texas Southern (13-13, 10-3 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Eden Ewing had 10 points. Hopkins made 9 of 11 shots.
Michael Green had 26 points for the Delta Devils (3-24, 2-12). Caleb Hunter added 21 points, six assists and five steals. Torico Simmons had 19 points.
The Tigers improve to 2-0 against the Delta Devils this season. Texas Southern defeated Mississippi Valley State 80-67 on Jan. 25.
Texas Southern plays at Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Monday. Mississippi Valley State plays Prairie View at home on Monday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Mickey Cunningham
- Unice Washington
- George Render
2023-24 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
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Grambling | 14-4 | - | 21-15 |
Alcorn State | 13-5 | 1 | 14-18 |
Southern | 12-6 | 2 | 18-14 |
Texas Southern | 12-6 | 2 | 16-17 |
Bethune-Cookman | 11-7 | 3 | 17-17 |
Jackson State | 11-7 | 3 | 15-17 |
Alabama A&M | 9-9 | 5 | 12-23 |
Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 8-10 | 6 | 13-18 |
Alabama State | 8-10 | 6 | 13-19 |
Prairie View A&M | 5-13 | 9 | 10-21 |
Florida A&M | 4-14 | 10 | 6-23 |
Mississippi Valley State | 1-17 | 13 | 1-30 |