The Alabama A&M Bulldogs secured a 72-65 victory over the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils, improving their record to 14-11. Kintavious Dozier led the charge with 18 points and 7 rebounds, while Michael James of Mississippi Valley State posted an impressive 21 points. The Bulldogs' 43-point second half proved crucial in securing the win, outscoring the Delta Devils by 9 points in the period. Alabama A&M's net ranking of 308 will likely remain relatively stable after this Q4 win.
Kintavious Dozier's 18 Points Lead Alabama A&M to 72-65 Victory
The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils took an early lead, scoring 31 points in the first half to Alabama A&M's 29. However, the Bulldogs regrouped and dominated the second half, scoring 43 points to the Delta Devils' 34. A key factor in the game was Alabama A&M's ability to contain Mississippi Valley State's offense, holding them to 65 points, 18 points below the predicted score of 83-60. The Bulldogs' Koron Davis and James Graham III also made significant contributions, scoring 11 and 10 points, respectively. With 7 rebounds, Kintavious Dozier helped Alabama A&M secure a 7-point victory.
Kintavious Dozier of the Alabama A&M Bulldogs stood out with 18 points and 7 rebounds, while Michael James of the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils led his team with 21 points. Daniel Mayfield of Mississippi Valley State also had a notable performance, scoring 16 points and grabbing 7 rebounds. For Alabama A&M, Koron Davis and James Graham III scored 11 and 10 points, respectively, helping to secure the win. The top performers' stats were impressive, with Dozier and James combining for 39 points, and Mayfield adding 16 points for the Delta Devils.
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The Alabama A&M Bulldogs outscored the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 43-34 in the second half, securing a 7-point victory. Kintavious Dozier's 18 points and 7 rebounds led the Bulldogs, while Michael James' 21 points paced the Delta Devils. The Bulldogs' 72 points were 11 points below their predicted score, while the Delta Devils' 65 points were 5 points above their predicted score. The game saw a total of 137 points, with Alabama A&M shooting 43 points in the second half, a significant increase from their 29 points in the first half.
The CHD Scout predicted an Alabama A&M win by 23 points, with a predicted score of 83-60. Although the actual margin was 7 points, the prediction was correct in terms of the winner. The Bulldogs' 72-65 victory was closer than expected, but still a win. The CHD Scout's prediction was based on Alabama A&M's net ranking of 308 and Mississippi Valley State's net ranking of 365, indicating a significant gap between the two teams. However, the Delta Devils' performance was more competitive than anticipated, with Michael James scoring 21 points.
This win was a Q4 victory for the Alabama A&M Bulldogs, as they faced a Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils team with a net ranking of 365. The Bulldogs' net ranking of 308 will likely remain relatively stable after this win. For Mississippi Valley State, the loss was also a Q4 game, and their net ranking will likely drop further. The Bulldogs' 14-11 record and Q4 win will be considered in their tournament resume, although the margin of victory was closer than expected. With 7 points separating the two teams, the game was more competitive than anticipated.
The Alabama A&M Bulldogs will face their next opponent on a date to be determined, while the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils want to bounce back from this loss. The Bulldogs' schedule matters in determining their tournament chances, and they must secure more wins to improve their net ranking. With a record of 14-11, Alabama A&M is still in contention for a tournament spot, but they must perform well in their remaining games.