Mississippi Valley State fell 75-55 to Southern Miss in Hattiesburg, despite a late defensive push. Sydnei Marshall led the Delta Devils with 17 points and eight rebounds, while Valley outrebounded Southern Miss on the offensive glass and scored 21 bench points. A 20-7 first quarter and a 22-13 third-quarter deficit put the game out of reach.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Southern Miss 75, Mississippi Valley State 55.
  • Sydnei Marshall: 17 points, eight rebounds and three steals.
  • Mississippi Valley State: 48 rebounds, including 16 offensive boards; 10 steals.
  • Southern Miss shot 22.2% in the fourth quarter, scoring nine points.
State of Play
  • Valley cut into the early deficit with a 22-point second quarter but trailed 44-29 at halftime.
  • The Delta Devils outscored Southern Miss 13-9 in the fourth, but couldn’t overcome the third-quarter gap.
What’s Next

Mississippi Valley State continues its road trip Thursday, Nov. 12, against Lipscomb in Nashville. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT.

Bottom Line

Valley showed resilience and finished with strong defensive pressure, but the slow start and third-quarter swing proved decisive.