MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Delta State University men's basketball team turned in an impressive offensive performance Friday night, rolling past Spring Hill College 116-93 at Bruce Hall/Johnson Gymnasium to improve to 2-0 on the season.
The Statesmen set the tone early, putting together a 68-point first half to take a commanding 68-41 lead into the break. Spring Hill outscored Delta State 52-48 in the second half, but the Statesmen's early advantage proved too much to overcome as they secured the 23-point victory.
Kolby Horace led the way with a career-high 39 points, shooting 16-of-21 from the floor and 3-of-5 from beyond the arc. Horace also added seven rebounds and eight assists in a standout all-around performance.
Bryce Clayton contributed 19 points, including five three-pointers, while
Brendan Braddix finished with 18 points.
Elisha Puckett added 15 points and a team-high nine rebounds, and Samuel Whitmer chipped in 13 points on a perfect 4-of-4 shooting from the field.
Delta State shot 57.5 percent from the floor, connecting on 42 of 73 attempts, and knocked down 14 three-pointers. The Statesmen also controlled the paint, scoring 54 points inside, while recording 25 assists and turning 13 Spring Hill turnovers into 27 points.
The Statesmen will look to carry their momentum into tomorrow night's action against LeMoyne-Owen .
