AVALON, Miss. (Interstat) — Alabama State used a strong second half to defeat Mississippi Valley State 89-69 in a Southwest Athletic Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at LeFlore County Civic Center.

The Hornets, who led 41-38 at halftime, outscored the Delta Devils 48-31 after intermission. Asjon Anderson led Alabama State with 24 points and six assists, while Micah Simpson added 25 points. Lamont Sams paced Mississippi Valley State with 22 points.

Alabama State shot 52.9% from the field and made 28 of 30 free throws. The Hornets forced 17 turnovers, converting them into 14 points. The win improved Alabama State to 4-9 overall and 1-0 in the SWAC. Mississippi Valley State fell to 1-14 and 0-1. Attendance was 348.