CLINTON, Miss. – The Delta State University women's basketball team held Mississippi College to less than 10 points in three-of-four quarters in a 58-38 victory, in Gulf South Conference action, on Saturday at A.E. Wood Coliseum.

THE BASICS:

    Score:  DSU 58 | Mississippi College 38
    Records: Lady Statesmen (8-11, 6-7 GSC) | Lady Choctaws (4-13, 2-9 GSC)
    Series: Delta State 54-9
    Location | Time: A.E. Wood Coliseum | Clinton, Miss. | 2:30 p.m. CT
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TURNING POINT:
 

• With Delta State leading 31-26 with 3:09 left in the third quarter, the Lady Statesmen outscored MC 17-10 over the next six minutes.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:
 

• Alondrea Rush led the Lady Statesmen with 21 points, aided by five three-pointers. Takisha Jordan added a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Alexis Ross chipped in 13 points to round out the double-figure scorers. Lauren Sheriff led the hosts with 11 points.
• DSU shot 22-of-62 (35.5 percent) including 12-of-28 (42.9 percent in the second half, while holding MC to just 13-of-46 (28.3 percent).
• The Lady Statesmen were 9-of-11 from the free throw stripe. The Lady Choctaws were 11-of-15.
• DSU scored 24 points off 19 MC turnovers, while committing just 12.

 INSIDE THE FLOW:
 

• DSU trailed 6-2 with 6:01 left in the opening quarter, but used a 7-3 run to tie the game at nine after the first period. The Lady Statesmen held MC scoreless for the final 5:06 of the quarter.
• The Lady Statesmen continued their stingy defense in the second quarter, holding the hosts to just 2-of-12 shooting. DSU took advantage of a 6:57 MC scoring drought to take a 25-16 lead into halftime.
• MC cut the DSU lead to 31-26 with 3:09 left in the third quarter, but Rush knocked down a triple to push the lead back to eight.
• DSU kept an eight point cushion (40-32) heading to the fourth period.
• The Lady Statesmen held MC without a basket for 6:36 in the fourth quarter. The 20 point margin at the final buzzer was DSU's biggest lead of the game.

NOTABLES:
 

• DSU has held opponents to less than 60 points in 13 of its 19 games.
• The 38 points for MC are a season low and are the fewest allowed by the Lady Statesmen this season.
• Jordan's double-double, with a career-high 10 rebounds, is the first of her career. She has scored in double figures in all but two games this season.
• DSU's 13 offensive rebounds tied a season high.
• The Lady Statesmen have held opponents to 10 points or fewer in a quarter in 13 of the last 15 games.
• Rush now has 139 career three-pointers, tying her with Shorlone Crockam-Green for sixth in the DSU record book. She needs just one more to move into a tie for fifth.
• This marked the second time this season that the Lady Statesmen have had more assists (14) than turnovers (12).

Who's Next:
 

• The Lady Statesmen return home on Thursday, Feb. 1 to face West Georgia. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. The evening will feature both teams in action against the Wolves at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., respectively. There will be in-game promotions and giveaways. There will also be spirit challenges for all campus organizations will take place to help crown a Spirit Cup winner for participation in the evening's festivities. It will also be Dollar Dog night, where fans can purchase hot dogs for just $1, along with a variety of other concessions.
  
  The first 400 fans will also receive a FREE t-shirt and a FREE rally towel, so come out and show your Green-and-White pride!
  
  Tickets can be purchased online in advance using the following link, DSU Basketball Tickets, and will also be available at the door one hour prior to tip-off.