Tarleton State Texans @ Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
Johnson scores 27 as Tarleton State downs Mississippi Valley State 88-64
ITTA BENA, Miss. -- — Dior Johnson had 27 points in Tarleton State's 88-64 victory against Mississippi Valley State on Tuesday.
Johnson added five rebounds and four steals for the Texans (8-4). Cam McDowell scored 26 points while shooting 7 for 12 from the floor and 10 of 10 from the free-throw line. Kaia Isaac had nine points and shot 3 for 9, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc.
Michael James led the way for the Delta Devils (1-10) with 27 points, four assists and four steals. Patrick Punch added 15 points for Mississippi Valley State. The loss is the ninth straight for the Delta Devils.
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Game Information
2025-26 Western Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Baptist | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Utah Valley | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Tarleton State | 0-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Abilene Christian | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| UT Arlington | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Utah Tech | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Southern Utah | 0-0 | - | 4-9 |
2025-26 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama A&M | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Grambling | 0-0 | - | 4-6 |
| Prairie View A&M | 0-0 | - | 4-6 |
| Florida A&M | 0-0 | - | 3-5 |
| Southern | 0-0 | - | 4-7 |
| Alabama State | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 0-0 | - | 3-10 |
| Texas Southern | 0-0 | - | 1-8 |
| Alcorn State | 0-0 | - | 1-9 |
| Jackson State | 0-0 | - | 1-10 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-0 | - | 1-10 |

