North Alabama takes on Mississippi Valley State following Ortiz's 21-point outing

Published Nov. 17, 2022 2:22 a.m. ET

Associated Press

North Alabama Lions (3-0) at Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (0-4)

Itta Bena, Mississippi; Friday, 8 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: North Alabama plays the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils after Daniel Ortiz scored 21 points in North Alabama's 100-60 victory against the Blue Mountain (MS) Toppers.

Mississippi Valley State finished 2-26 overall last season while going 0-11 at home. The Delta Devils averaged 67.2 points per game last season, 12.2 on free throws and 21 from beyond the arc.

North Alabama finished 3-12 on the road and 9-21 overall a season ago. The Lions averaged 10.1 assists per game on 25.1 made field goals last season.

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