Memphis Tenn.----- Delta States offense came out on fire in the first half of the game. The Magicians would be down 52 to 37 at halftime after a wide open three by the Statesmen. LeMoyne Owen would start the second half with pressure defense. LOC would cut the lead down to under ten points a few times in the second half, but the men of Delta State would figure out how to get the lead back to double digits. The Magicians scored twenty four points off twenty forced turnovers. LeMoyne Owen won the second half 33-40, but would ultimately fall 77-85 to the Delta State Statesmen.
Key Stats:
| Points from |
Statesmen |
Magicians |
| Turnovers |
18 |
24 |
| Paint |
34 |
48 |
| Second Chance |
8 |
14 |
| Fast Break |
7 |
25 |
| Bench |
19 |
23 |
Key Performers:
Kenneth Perkins: 16 points; 3 assist; 9 rebounds
Tyrone Banks: 13 points; 3 assist; 2 steals
Jaquan Lawrence: 10 points; 3 rebounds
Devin Booker: 10 points; 1 steal
The Magicians will be on the road this upcoming Monday. They will play Tougaloo College in Jackson Mississippi. The women will play at 5:30 PM and the men will play at 7:30 PM.
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