ITTA BENA, MISS. - Despite a third-quater surge to take the lead, the Wildcats fell short against Mississippi Valley State 64-55 at the R.W. Harrison HPER Complex.

 

1^st Quarter
Mississippi Valley State (4-13, 3-3) built a slight lead as Bethune-Cookman (3-15, 1-4) despite both teams struggling offensively.

The Wildcats were held to just 11 points, and they struggled to rebound the basketball. The Delta Devils picked up six offensive rebounds, leading to a five point lead despite shooting just 37.5%.

2^nd Quarter
Defense continued to dominate the game in the second as both teams scored just 11 points in the quarter.

The Wildcats held the Delta Devils to just two made field goals but could not take advantage on the other end of the floor. MVSU led 27-22 at the half.

3^rd Quarter
The Wildcats put up their best offensive quarter in the third, scoring 21 points. They found success getting to the free-throw line and converting on those opportunities, shooting 8-for-10 from the line.

Keira Gregory gave B-CU the lead back with 1:29 left, and they held a narrow two-point lead heading into the fourth quarter.

4^th Quarter
B-CU increased the lead to five with 5:59 following a Tyler Butler layup. But the Delta Devils would dominate the remainder of the game, finishing on a 17-3 run.

The Wildcats were held to just three-made field goals and were outrebounded 10-4.

The final score was 64-55 in favor of the Delta Devils.

• Daimoni Dorsey and Tyler Butler each scored 11 points to lead the Cats in scoring.
• Madison Holden had nine points and four steals.
• MVSU was led in scoring by Ariel Jefferson, who finished with 17.
• The Wildcats shot 29% from the field.
• The Delta Devils out-rebounded the Wildcats 40-29.

B-CU head back home to face Alcorn State. The game is set for Thursday, Jan. 22 at 6 p.m. EST.

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