Tarleton State Texans @ Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
Johnson scores 27 as Tarleton State downs Mississippi Valley State 88-64
ITTA BENA, Miss. -- — Dior Johnson had 27 points in Tarleton State's 88-64 victory against Mississippi Valley State on Tuesday.
Johnson added five rebounds and four steals for the Texans (8-4). Cam McDowell scored 26 points while shooting 7 for 12 from the floor and 10 of 10 from the free-throw line. Kaia Isaac had nine points and shot 3 for 9, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc.
Michael James led the way for the Delta Devils (1-10) with 27 points, four assists and four steals. Patrick Punch added 15 points for Mississippi Valley State. The loss is the ninth straight for the Delta Devils.
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Game Information
Itta Bena, MS
2025-26 Standings
| Western Athletic ConferenceWestern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley | 14-4 | - | 25-9 |
| California Baptist | 13-5 | 1 | 25-9 |
| Utah Tech | 11-7 | 3 | 19-15 |
| UT Arlington | 9-9 | 5 | 18-14 |
| Southern Utah | 6-12 | 8 | 10-22 |
| Tarleton State | 5-13 | 9 | 14-18 |
| Abilene Christian | 5-13 | 9 | 14-19 |
| Southwestern Athletic ConferenceSouthwestern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 14-4 | - | 17-15 |
| Southern | 11-7 | 3 | 17-17 |
| Florida A&M | 11-7 | 3 | 15-16 |
| Alabama A&M | 10-8 | 4 | 18-15 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 10-8 | 4 | 13-19 |
| Texas Southern | 10-8 | 4 | 12-18 |
| Jackson State | 10-8 | 4 | 12-21 |
| Prairie View A&M | 9-9 | 5 | 19-18 |
| Grambling | 7-11 | 7 | 14-19 |
| Alabama State | 7-11 | 7 | 10-22 |
| Alcorn State | 7-11 | 7 | 9-23 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 2-16 | 12 | 3-30 |
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