CLEVELAND, Miss. -- The Statesmen (1-8 overall, 1-6 GSC) and Alabama Huntsville (9-2, 5-1) made a lot of noise from beyond the arc of Friday night, but it was the Chargers who escaped Sillers Coliseum with a 65-56 win. Delta State hit 14 three-pointers in the game, including their first 9 made field goals of the game.

Delta State's Kelen Dietrich scored a game-high 30 points, connecting on 10 of his 18 three-point attempts. Dietrich also contributed with 2 rebounds and 2 assists.

Dietrich was the only Statesmen to reach double figures, but six other Statesmen made their way to the score sheet as well. Maalik Cartwright was the next closest scorer with 8 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists.

Lee Cotton had six points on his two made three-pointers. Sam Smith only had three points, but 11 rebounds and 3 assists.

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The Statesmen are back at Sillers Coliseum on Sunday as they take on West Alabama (7-2, 4-2) at 4:00 pm.