Alabama St defeats Miss Valley St 69-89

Alabama St Dominates at Miss Valley St, Notches Statement Win in Conference Clash

In a convincing 89-69 victory, Alabama State (AWAY) left no doubt about its dominance over Mississippi Valley State (HOME), cruising to a 20-point win that served as a statement in the conference.

The game was a clear blowout from the start, with Alabama St's high-powered offense showcasing its skills from the opening tip. The away team took an early lead and never looked back, using a balanced attack to outscore Miss Valley State at every stage of the contest.

Micah Simpson led the way for Alabama St, scoring 25 points on 5-9 three-point shooting. His performance was complemented by Asjon Anderson's 24 points, which came off 6 assists. Cameron Palesse chipped in with 11 rebounds and 8 points, while Cameron's teammates contributed to a strong team effort.

Miss Valley State struggled to contain the Alabama St offense, particularly on the defensive end. The home team allowed the away squad to shoot 59.8% from the field, including 39.0% three-point shooting. Alabama St capitalized on this by outscoring Miss Valley State in points off turnovers and fast break points.

The largest lead for either team came when Alabama St stretched its margin to 22 points with just over a minute remaining in the contest.

Advanced statistics painted a similar picture of dominance, with Alabama St boasting an eFG% of 59.8% compared to Mississippi Valley State's 49.0%. The away team also outrebounded the home squad by one, grabbing 30 rebounds compared to Miss Valley State's 20.

Alabama St's win marked its first in conference play and sets up a crucial rematch with Mississippi Valley State next week.

The victory was Alabama St's third of the season.

Mississippi Valley State fell to 0-3 at home this season.