Who’s Playing
Southern @ Mississippi Valley State
Current Records: Southern 9-10; Mississippi Valley State 2-19
What to Know
The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils are 1-11 against the Southern Jaguars since January of 2016, but they’ll have a chance to close the gap a little bit Monday. Mississippi Valley State and Southern will face off in an SWAC battle at 8:30 p.m. ET at Harrison Complex. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
The Delta Devils lost a heartbreaker to the Grambling Tigers when they met last January, and they left with a heavy heart again this past Saturday. It was close but no cigar for Mississippi Valley State as they fell 65-61 to Grambling.
Meanwhile, Southern came up short against the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions this past Saturday, falling 62-55.
Mississippi Valley State is expected to lose this next one by 9.5. They hadn’t treated fans well this season, but they at least enjoy a 14-7 record against the spread.
The losses put the Delta Devils at 2-19 and the Jaguars at 9-10. Mississippi Valley State is 2-16 after losses this season, Southern 4-5.
How To Watch
- When: Monday at 8:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Harrison Complex — Itta Bena, Mississippi
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Jaguars are a big 9.5-point favorite against the Delta Devils, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 9.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -111
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Series History
Southern have won 11 out of their last 12 games against Mississippi Valley State.
- Jan 24, 2022 – Southern 100 vs. Mississippi Valley State 72
- Jan 18, 2021 – Southern 102 vs. Mississippi Valley State 61
- Feb 17, 2020 – Southern 95 vs. Mississippi Valley State 62
- Jan 20, 2020 – Southern 74 vs. Mississippi Valley State 70
- Feb 18, 2019 – Mississippi Valley State 70 vs. Southern 59
- Jan 21, 2019 – Southern 80 vs. Mississippi Valley State 56
- Feb 12, 2018 – Southern 55 vs. Mississippi Valley State 51
- Jan 15, 2018 – Southern 78 vs. Mississippi Valley State 70
- Feb 13, 2017 – Southern 81 vs. Mississippi Valley State 72
- Jan 16, 2017 – Southern 87 vs. Mississippi Valley State 81
- Feb 15, 2016 – Southern 97 vs. Mississippi Valley State 64
- Jan 18, 2016 – Southern 67 vs. Mississippi Valley State 54
