Ixana Winters scored a team-high 13 points off the bench, but Mississippi Valley State opened its season with an 80-42 loss at Marquette. The Delta Devils found more offense after halftime, scoring 29 points in the second half, but struggled to match Marquette’s shooting and rebounding.

By the Numbers
  • Winters: 13 points on 5-of-10 shooting, plus 2 steals.
  • Mississippi Valley State shot 21.2%; Marquette shot 45%.
  • Marquette outrebounded the Delta Devils 61-23.
  • Mississippi Valley State forced 25 turnovers and recorded 9 steals.
Yes, But

Despite the lopsided score and a five-point second quarter, the Delta Devils showed signs of improvement after the break, scoring 14 points in the third and 15 in the fourth.

What’s Next

Mississippi Valley State visits Chicago State on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m. CT, seeking its first win of the season.

Bottom Line

Winters offered a bright spot, but Valley will need to shoot more efficiently and compete more effectively on the boards to turn its second-half progress into a win.