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MVSU defeats Alcorn State 71-63

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LORMAN, Miss. (AP) - Luka Pajkovic scored 16 points and Mississippi Valley State defeated Alcorn State 71-63 on Saturday night.

The Delta Devils (13-11, 12-0 Southwestern Athletic Conference) have won 12 in a row and 14 straight SWAC games, dating back to last season.

Cor-J Cox and Terrence Joyner each added 15 points, and Paul Crosby had a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds for the Delta Devils, who have beaten Alcorn State four times in a row. Pajkovic had 4 of the Delta Devils' six 3-pointers.

MVSU outrebounded Alcorn State 33-23 but was outshot by the Braves 51% (26 of 51) to 45.6% (26 of 57). The Delta Devils had 12 steals, including five by Joyner, and forced 19 Alcorn State turnovers.

Ken McDonald scored 16 points and Xavian Rimmer added 13 for the Braves (7-17, 4-8), who had their 2-game winning streak snapped.

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