Abrams Scores 20 as Mississippi Valley State Falls to Washington

Mississippi Valley State fell to Washington 77-64 on Monday night in Seattle, despite 20 points from AJ Abrams. The Delta Devils (0-2) were undone by Washington’s 17 3-pointers and a second-half surge that followed a brief Mississippi Valley State rally.

Abrams shot 5 for 7 from the field and 8 for 10 at the free-throw line, adding six rebounds. Gabriel Martinez and Matt Anglo scored 16 points apiece. Martinez made three 3-pointers and had two steals and two blocks, while Anglo added four rebounds and two assists.

The Delta Devils opened with an 8-3 lead, but Washington answered with outside shooting and took a 43-33 advantage into halftime. Mississippi Valley State began the second half with a 7-1 run. Abrams’ 3-pointer, Martinez’s driving layup and two free throws by Tymias Williams brought the visitors within 44-40 with 17:55 remaining.

Washington responded with a run of its own, stretching the lead to 57-40 with 13:02 to play. Mississippi Valley State then scored eight straight points, including a three-point play by Martinez, to close the gap to nine. The Delta Devils continued to compete but could not make up the difference.

Williams led Mississippi Valley State with eight rebounds and scored seven points. Eli Pippins had five points, three assists and two steals. The Delta Devils shot 36.5% from the field and 31.8% from 3-point range, while making 19 of 23 free throws. They committed eight turnovers and forced 13, scoring 10 points off those miscues.

Washington (2-0) got 17 points from Parker Friedrichsen and 16 points, 10 rebounds and six assists from Ryan Beasley. Steele Venters scored 15 points. The Huskies held a 46-25 rebounding advantage.

Mississippi Valley State’s schedule listed a road game against Oregon in Eugene for Wednesday, Nov. 11, with a 9 p.m. Central tipoff.

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