Texas Southern Tigers @ Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
Mississippi Valley State defeats Texas Southern 72-71, snaps 25-game skid
ITTA BENA, Miss. -- — Michael James scored 24 points as Mississippi Valley State beat Texas Southern 72-71 on Saturday to snap what had been the longest active losing streak in Division I at 25 games.
James shot 8 for 19 (2 for 9 from 3-point range) and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line for the Delta Devils (2-26, 1-13 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Daniel Mayfield added 17 points while going 8 of 15 from the field while they also had seven rebounds. Xzayvion Childress had 11 points and went 4 of 6 from the field.
Duane Posey led the way for the Tigers (10-16, 8-7) with 17 points. Alex Anderson added 15 points and two steals for Texas Southern. Jaylen Wysinger finished with 10 points and two steals.
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Game Information
Itta Bena, MS
Referee:Talmadge Scott
Referee:Donald Daniels
Referee:Mikalen Roussell
2025-26 Standings
| Southwestern Athletic ConferenceSouthwestern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 13-3 | - | 16-13 |
| Alabama A&M | 9-6 | 3.5 | 16-12 |
| Southern | 9-6 | 3.5 | 13-15 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 9-6 | 3.5 | 12-16 |
| Florida A&M | 9-7 | 4 | 12-15 |
| Texas Southern | 9-7 | 4 | 11-16 |
| Jackson State | 8-7 | 4.5 | 9-19 |
| Prairie View A&M | 7-9 | 6 | 12-17 |
| Grambling | 6-9 | 6.5 | 12-16 |
| Alabama State | 6-9 | 6.5 | 9-19 |
| Alcorn State | 6-9 | 6.5 | 7-20 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 1-14 | 11.5 | 2-27 |
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