Feb. 16, 2009

Final Stats

Mississippi Valley State (5-21, 5-8 SWAC) returned the unwanted favor tonight, defeating the Jags in Itta Bena, MS, 81-73. The Jaguars (6-19, 6-7 SWAC) were paced by Chris Davis, who scored 23 points. Steffon Wiley added 13 points.

SU made just five of 20 three point shot attempted, and connected on just 14 of 21 free throws. The Jags poor shooting (27 of 67, 40%) doomed the Jags as just two players scored in double figures.

Mississippi Valley State shot 55.6 percent from the field (25-for-45), and outrebounded Southern 38-30.

Eric Petty finished with 22 points, 14 rebounds and four blocks to lead Mississippi Valley State, while Dwayne Harmason added 17 points and 10 assists and Julius Cheeks chipped in with 10 points and five assists.

MVSU held a slim 44-43 lead in the second half, but used a 19-6 run to take a 63-49 lead on a 3-pointer from Cheeks with 8:34 remaining. The Jaguars managed to get within five points, but Petty made a layup with 1:10 left to extend the Delta Devils' lead to 77-70.