Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils basketball

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Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
2023–24 Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils basketball team
UniversityMississippi Valley State University
Head coachGeorge Ivory (2nd season)
ConferenceSWAC
LocationItta Bena, Mississippi
ArenaHarrison HPER Complex
(Capacity: 5,000)
NicknameDelta Devils
ColorsForest green and white[1]
   
Uniforms
Home jersey
Team colours
Home
Away jersey
Team colours
Away


NCAA tournament appearances
1986, 1992, 1996, 2008, 2012
Conference tournament champions
1986, 1992, 1996, 2008, 2012
Conference regular season champions
1992, 1996, 1997, 2004, 2007, 2012

The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils basketball team represents Mississippi Valley State University in Itta Bena, Mississippi, in NCAA Division I competition. The school's team competes in the Southwestern Athletic Conference and plays home games in the Harrison HPER Complex.

The Delta Devils are currently coached by George Ivory.

Postseason results[edit]

NCAA tournament results[edit]

Nate Kilbert (left) and Joe McKinley defend against Duke's David Henderson in the 1986 NCAA tournament.

The Delta Devils have appeared in five NCAA tournaments. Their combined record is 0–5.

Year Seed Round Opponent Result
1986 16 First Round (1) Duke L 78–85
1992 16 First Round (1) Ohio State L 56–83
1996 15 First Round (2) Georgetown L 56–93
2008 16 First Round (1) UCLA L 29–70
2012 16 First Four (16) Western Kentucky L 58–59

NIT results[edit]

The Delta Devils have appeared in one National Invitation Tournament (NIT). Their record is 0–1.

Year Round Opponent Result
2007 First Round Mississippi State L 63–82

Delta Devils in the NBA[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ MVSU Style Guide (PDF). July 1, 2015. Retrieved April 9, 2016.

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