Mississippi Valley State fell to Chicago State, 83-62, but showed improved fight after halftime, outscoring the Cougars by one in the second half. Ixana Winters led the Delta Devils with 18 points and eight rebounds, while Chicago State’s perimeter shooting and 25 Valley turnovers helped decide the game.

By the Numbers
  • Winters: 18 points, 8 rebounds, 2 3-pointers, and 4-for-4 at the free-throw line.
  • Chicago State made 12 3-pointers; Valley committed 25 turnovers.
  • Valley outrebounded Chicago State 39-37 and outscored the Cougars 28-22 in the paint.
  • Valley outscored Chicago State 37-36 after halftime, including 17-14 in the fourth quarter.
Yes, But

Valley’s second-half response and advantages on the boards and in the paint were positives, but the early deficit proved too large to overcome. The Cougars’ 3-point shooting and ability to capitalize on turnovers outweighed those strengths.

State of Play
  • Mississippi Valley State is 0-2 and continues its early-season road schedule.
  • Chicago State improved to 1-1.
Bottom Line

Valley showed it can adjust and compete late, but limiting turnovers and defending the perimeter will be essential to turning that resilience into wins.