THE TIPOFF:

Score: Delta State 84 | LeMoyne-Owen 89
Records: Statesmen 1-2 | Magicians 1-1
Series: DSU leads the all-time series 9-7
Location: Walter Sillers Coliseum
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STATS OF THE NIGHT:

• Lee Cotton has a career-night for the Statesmen, as he recorded his first career double-double. He posted 17 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists in 34 minutes played.
• The LeMoyne-Owen bench outscored Delta State's 39-2, and outscored DSU 42-36 in the paint. 
• The Magicians went 21-for-29 from the foul line, whereas the Statesmen went just 7-for-16 at the line. 
• LeMoyne shot 59 percent (33-for-56) from the field, while DSU shot 55 percent (33-for-60).
• Delta State hit double-digit three-pointers (11) for the second time in the season's first three games.
• Maalik Cartwright led the Statesmen in scoring with 23 points and went 10-for-17 from the field.
• Airen Brooks added 22 points and a 5-of-10 mark from three-point territory, while Kasey Walker-Gregg added 12 points, three rebounds and four assists. 
• Dwight Murray poured in 28 points on 9-for-11 shooting to lead the way for the Magicians.

UP NEXT:

The Statesmen remain at home on Saturday, Nov. 20 at Walter Sillers Coliseum at 4 p.m. against Lane College.