Oklahoma Sooners Defeat Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 93-69
Monday, December 29, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Lloyd Noble Center
Oklahoma Sooners 93, Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 69, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs Oklahoma Sooners?
Oklahoma Sooners beat Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 93-69 at Lloyd Noble Center on December 29, 2025.
The Oklahoma Sooners showcased their dominance in college basketball with a decisive 93-69 victory over the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at the Lloyd Noble Center. This matchup highlighted the stark contrast in the teams' recent performances, with Oklahoma boasting a strong home record of 10-3, while Mississippi Valley State struggled significantly with an away record of just 1-13.
Oklahoma entered the game on a three-game winning streak, having won eight of their last ten games, with an impressive scoring average of 87.3 points per game and allowing 72.3 points. Their recent form included notable victories, such as a commanding 107-54 win against the Stetson Hatters just days before this matchup. In contrast, Mississippi Valley State was mired in a ten-game losing streak, averaging only 62.3 points while conceding a staggering 89.9 points per game over their last ten outings.
The Sooners maintained their strong home performance, finishing the game with a perfect home record of 5-0 in their last five games. Their offensive prowess was evident as they outscored the Delta Devils, who struggled to find their rhythm throughout the match. Mississippi Valley State’s recent form was alarming, as they had not won a game in their last ten attempts, with their last five games yielding an average of just 53.0 points scored and 88.8 points allowed.
In terms of previous meetings, the block does not provide specific historical context, but given the current standings and recent performances, it was clear that Oklahoma was favored to win. The betting market reflected this disparity, with DraftKings setting the spread at -44.5 in favor of the Sooners, indicating a strong expectation of Oklahoma's dominance in this fixture. The total for the game was set at 153.5, with both the over and under priced at -110.0, suggesting a balanced expectation on scoring.
Injuries were not mentioned in the block, indicating that both teams may have been at full strength for this encounter, which could have contributed to the outcome. The conditions at the Lloyd Noble Center were likely favorable for the Sooners, who thrived in their home environment.
As the game progressed, Oklahoma’s scoring plays were led by notable performances, including a series of three-point shots and effective layups that extended their lead. The scoring plays included a 24-foot three-point jumper by Nijel Pack, and a 23-foot three-point jumper by Patrick Punch, both of which showcased Oklahoma's offensive depth and ability to stretch the floor.
The final score of 93-69 not only reflects Oklahoma's strong performance but also highlights the challenges faced by Mississippi Valley State, who will need to regroup and address their ongoing struggles as they continue their season. Viewers of the game witnessed a clear display of skill and strategy from Oklahoma, making this fixture a noteworthy event in the NCAAB landscape.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | OU -44.5 | 153.5 o -110 / u -110 | Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils — · Oklahoma Sooners — |
Leaders
- PointsKuol Atak24Oklahoma Sooners
- AssistsNijel Pack7Oklahoma Sooners
- ReboundsKuol Atak5Oklahoma Sooners
- PointsMichael James24Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
- AssistsDelkedric Holmes7Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
- ReboundsPatrick Punch4Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
Recent form
Oklahoma Sooners
Last 10: 8-2Streak W387.3 scored · 72.3 allowed per game5-0 at home
- W107-54vs Stetson HattersDec 23
- W89-67vs Kansas City RoosDec 17
- W85-76at Oklahoma State CowboysDec 13
- L70-86at Arizona State Sun DevilsDec 7
- W86-68at Wake Forest Demon DeaconsDec 3
- W75-74at Marquette Golden EaglesNov 28
- W72-53vs Alcorn State BravesNov 23
- W95-71vs Oral Roberts Golden EaglesNov 21
- L99-105at Nebraska CornhuskersNov 16
- W95-69vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden LionsNov 12
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
Last 10: 0-10Streak L1062.3 scored · 89.9 allowed per game0-8 away
- L51-86at West Virginia MountaineersDec 23
- L49-96at Florida State SeminolesDec 20
- L64-88vs Tarleton State TexansDec 17
- L49-108at Kansas State WildcatsDec 9
- L52-66at UL Monroe WarhawksDec 4
- L84-120at Texas A&M AggiesNov 26
- L70-86at Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersNov 22
- L73-80at Manhattan JaspersNov 16
- L75-81vs Utah Tech TrailblazersNov 15
- L56-88at Hawai'i Rainbow WarriorsNov 13
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 17-15 | - | 14-4 |
| Southern | 17-17 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Florida A&M | 15-16 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Alabama A&M | 18-15 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 13-19 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Texas Southern | 12-18 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Jackson State | 12-21 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Prairie View A&M | 19-18 | 5 | 9-9 |
| Grambling | 14-19 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Alabama State | 10-22 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Alcorn State | 9-23 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 3-30 | 12 | 2-16 |
| Florida | 27-8 | - | 16-2 |
| Arkansas | 28-9 | 3 | 13-5 |
| Alabama | 25-10 | 3 | 13-5 |
| Vanderbilt | 27-9 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Tennessee | 25-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Texas A&M | 22-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Georgia | 22-11 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Kentucky | 22-14 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Missouri | 20-13 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Texas | 21-15 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Auburn | 22-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Oklahoma | 21-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Mississippi State | 13-19 | 11 | 5-13 |
| Ole Miss | 15-20 | 12 | 4-14 |
| South Carolina | 13-19 | 12 | 4-14 |
| LSU | 15-17 | 13 | 3-15 |
Box score
| Stat | Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils | Oklahoma Sooners |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-51 | 33-57 |
| Field goal % | 47 | 58 |
| Three-pointers | 8-16 | 14-32 |
| Three-point % | 50 | 44 |
| Free throws | 13-16 | 13-17 |
| Free throw % | 81 | 76 |
| Rebounds | 21 | 33 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 14 | 21 |
| Assists | 12 | 19 |
| Steals | 6 | 8 |
| Blocks | 1 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 8 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 5 | 17 |
| Fast-break points | 0 | 7 |
| Points in the paint | 20 | 30 |
| Fouls | 18 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 27 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 18 | 75 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half40-48Michael James makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half40-50Xzayvier Brown makes layup
- 2nd Half40-53Kuol Atak makes 23-foot three point jumper (Nijel Pack assists)
- 2nd Half42-53Michael James makes 16-foot pullup jump shot (Delkedric Holmes assists)
- 2nd Half42-55Tae Davis makes layup
- 2nd Half42-58Xzayvier Brown makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kuol Atak assists)
- 2nd Half44-58Delkedric Holmes makes 7-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half44-60Xzayvier Brown makes 7-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half46-60Michael James makes driving layup (Delkedric Holmes assists)
- 2nd Half47-60Michael James makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half47-63Jadon Jones makes 24-foot three point jumper (Nijel Pack assists)
- 2nd Half49-63Michael James makes 11-foot jumper
- 2nd Half49-65Kirill Elatontsev makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half49-67Jadon Jones makes 1-foot dunk (Nijel Pack assists)
- 2nd Half49-69Derrion Reid makes layup
- 2nd Half51-69Michael James makes layup
- 2nd Half54-69Michael James makes 23-foot three point jumper (Patrick Punch assists)
- 2nd Half54-72Xzayvier Brown makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jadon Jones assists)
- 2nd Half54-74Tae Davis makes driving layup (Xzayvier Brown assists)
- 2nd Half55-74Patrick Punch makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-76Kirill Elatontsev makes layup (Jeff Nwankwo assists)
- 2nd Half57-76Lamont Sams makes 10-foot jumper (X'Zaevion Barnett assists)
- 2nd Half57-78Xzayvier Brown makes driving layup
- 2nd Half57-81Jadon Jones makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jeff Nwankwo assists)
- 2nd Half57-82Derrion Reid makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-83Derrion Reid makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-83Patrick Punch makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half60-84Nijel Pack makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half60-85Nijel Pack makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half60-86Nijel Pack makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half61-86Tyrone Iroghama makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-86Tyrone Iroghama makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-89Nijel Pack makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kirill Elatontsev assists)
- 2nd Half65-89Patrick Punch makes 23-foot three point jumper (Tyrone Iroghama assists)
- 2nd Half65-91Kuol Atak makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half67-91Michael James makes driving layup
- 2nd Half67-92Kirill Elatontsev makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-93Kirill Elatontsev makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-93Patrick Punch makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-93Patrick Punch makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Oklahoma Sooners, below favours Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils.
Venue
- Lloyd Noble CenterNorman, OK
- Attendance4866
- OfficialsTony Chiazza, Mike Nance, Owen Shortt
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