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Courtesy of Mississippi Valley State Athletics
MANHATTAN, Kan. – The Mississippi Valley State University men’s basketball program committed the campaign’s fewest personal fouls (12) while Michael James was responsible for 46.9% of the team’s point production as the Wildcats of Kansas State took the win, 108-49.
The Basics:
- Score
- Kansas State – 108
- Mississippi Valley – 49
- Records
- Mississippi Valley (1-9, 0-0 SWAC)
- Kansas State (6-4, 0-0 Big 12)
- Location
- Manhattan, Kansas – Bramlage Coliseum
- Series History
- Wildcats Lead 2-0 (0%)
- Winning Streak
- Wildcats (W2) / Delta Devils’ Last Win: N/A
Delta Devils’ Top Performers:
- Michael James dropped a 20-burger for the sixth time in his first ten games at The Valley, scoring more on his own (23) than the rest of the starting lineup combined (15) as he went 10-for-23 (43.5%) and 3-of-8 (37.5%) from distance while also tying for the team lead in steals on defense with three.
- Mussa Mzein set season-highs for minutes (30), points (6), and field goals (2) in addition to blocking his first shot at the NCAA Division I level.
- Patrick Punch logged personal bests in 2025-26 regarding assists (4) and steals (3), both good enough to top the Delta Devils.
- X’Zaevion Barnett was the Green and White’s statistical leader on the boards by roping in seven rebounds whereas Daniel Mayfield tallied a solid six points and six rebounds alongside a multi-block outing (2).
Next:
- Stick around for a few days after final exams end this week or if you live close by, Mississippi Valley will host its final non-conference foe at the R.W. Harrison HPER Complex on Tuesday, December 16 versus Tarleton State at 6 p.m. before embarking on another three-game road trip to conclude the 2025 portion of the schedule.
