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
Itta Bena, MS
2025-26 Standings
| Western Athletic ConferenceWestern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley | 5-2 | - | 15-5 |
| UT Arlington | 5-2 | - | 13-6 |
| California Baptist | 4-3 | 1 | 14-6 |
| Utah Tech | 3-4 | 2 | 10-11 |
| Southern Utah | 3-4 | 2 | 7-13 |
| Abilene Christian | 2-4 | 2.5 | 10-9 |
| Tarleton State | 2-5 | 3 | 11-9 |
| Southwestern Athletic ConferenceSouthwestern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida A&M | 4-1 | - | 7-9 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 4-1 | - | 7-11 |
| Jackson State | 4-1 | - | 5-13 |
| Alabama A&M | 3-2 | 1 | 10-8 |
| Southern | 3-2 | 1 | 7-11 |
| Prairie View A&M | 3-3 | 1.5 | 8-11 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 3-3 | 1.5 | 6-13 |
| Grambling | 2-3 | 2 | 8-10 |
| Alabama State | 2-3 | 2 | 5-13 |
| Alcorn State | 2-3 | 2 | 3-14 |
| Texas Southern | 2-4 | 2.5 | 4-13 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-6 | 4.5 | 1-19 |
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