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Mississippi Valley State Falls 84-70 to Southern - Recap
Southern got 18 points from Brion Whitley en route to a 84-70 victory over Mississippi Valley State on Monday at Harrison Complex.
Festus Ndumanya had 17 points for Southern and Terrell Williams Jr. chipped in with 13 points. Terrell Williams Jr. had 3 assists for them, while Festus Ndumanya was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Mississippi Valley State got a 17-point performance from Tyronn Mosley, who was supported by 12 points from Terry Collins. Danny Washington had 4 assists in a losing cause for Mississippi Valley State, while Terry Collins grabbed 5 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Southern were victorious, as the score was 47-40 at the break.
Southern had a 36-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Southern heads into a battle against Alcorn State. Mississippi Valley State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.