MVSU wins its home opener, 124-70

ITTA BENA, Miss. (AP) — Caleb Hunter scored 32 points that included five 3-pointers and Mississippi Valley State University defeated North American University 124-70 in the Delta Devils’ home opener on Saturday.

Michael Green added 27 points, Jordan Lyons 13, Zachary Barnes 11 and Cossy Kowouto 10 for the Delta Devils (1-7), who shot 59 percent, scored 29 points off 33 Stallion turnovers and outscored the visitors 66-8 in the paint.

Francisco Martinez led the Stallions from Houston with 28 points, including seven 3-pointers. Bishop Ozan and Jacquez McQueen added 11 points each.

MVSU led 58-37 at halftime.