MAGNOLIA, Ark. - The Delta State University men's basketball team dropped its final non-conference matchup on Monday evening to Southern Arkansas University by a final score of 82-60. The Statesmen trailed 36-34 early in the second half before SAU went on a 13-3 run to break the game open.
 
The Statesmen were led by Airen Brooks who had 15 points and 11 rebounds for his first double-double of the season.
 
THE TIP-OFF:
Score: DSU 60 | SAU 82
Records: DSU 1-5 | SAU 4-2
Series: Delta State leads the series 31-12
City | Venue: W.T Watson Athletic Center | Magnolia, Ark.
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STATS OF THE GAME:

• DSU was 21-for-49 from the floor while SAU was 29-for-68.
• The Statesmen only attempted one free throw in the first half but were 11-for-14 from the charity line in the second half.
• Devante and Jalen Brooks both had 19 points for the Muleriders.
• Eight different Statesmen scored points, with four reaching double-digits.
• The Statesmen had a season-high 23 turnovers in the loss.
• SAU turned the 23 turnovers into 41 points.
• The Statesmen were outscored 42-26 in the paint.
• Bryson Hall had a career-high 10 points.
• This was the first match-up between the Muleriders and the Statesmen since a SAU 81-58 win in 2011.

UP NEXT:

The Statesmen return home on Tuesday, Dec. 2 as they open up Gulf South Conference play. The Statesmen host the University of Alabama-Huntsville with the tip-off set for 7:30 PM. at Walter-Sillers Coliseum.