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Panthers torch nets vs. Devils
By BILL BURRRUS - Sports Editor
Sun,01/22/17-1:18AM , 153 Reads
As long as Mississippi Valley State struggles mightily to slow down opponents, the losses will likely continue to mount.
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Devils set for crucial games
By BILL BURRRUS - Sports Editor
Fri,01/20/17-3:02PM , 131 Reads
Mississippi Valley State is in what Andre Payne considers a crucial two-game home stretch.

The Delta Devils are in a three-way tie for sixth place in the SWAC at 2-3 with Prairie View A&M coming to Itta Bena Saturday, followed by a visit from league-leading Texas Southern.
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GHS lineman commits to MSU
By BILL BURRRUS - Sports Editor
Thu,01/19/17-1:00PM , 154 Reads
Kwatrivous Johnson always felt like he needed to move away from 8-man football to have a shot as an SEC offensive lineman.

One year after leaving Greenwood’s Delta Streets Academy for Greenwood High School, the 6-foot-9, 350-pound junior has accepted a scholarship offer from Mississippi State.
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Mississippi Valley State’s Kylan Phillips drives against Alabama A&M. Valley plays at Alcorn State Saturday.

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Devils set to face Alcorn
By BILL BURRRUS - Sports Editor
Fri,01/13/17-3:20PM , 176 Reads
Three games into SWAC play, Mississippi Valley State has no problems scoring. It ranks second in the league with an average of 80 points.

But the bad news is the Delta Devils are struggling to stop opponents on the other end. MVSU ranks last in SWAC play in scoring defense, giving up 84.7 points a contest.
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