MEMPHIS - Visiting Delta State outscored the Christian Brothers University men's basketball team 40-25, in the second half, to help it earn a 78-65 victory, on Friday night, at Canale Arena.

TIP OFF:
Score: DSU 78 | CBU 65
Records: Statesmen (1-4, 1-4 GSC) | Bucs (0-3, 0-3 GSC)
Series: Delta State leads 60-44
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HOW IT HAPPENED

• In the early stages of the contest, the visitors raced out to a 16-5 lead. 
• A Malik Cartwright jumper boosted the DSU lead to 26-14, with 8:56 left in the half. 
• The Bucs responded, using a 26-12 run, to take a 40-38 lead into halftime. 
• Both teams combined to shoot a blistering 28-of-47 in the first half. 
• CBU finished the first 20 minutes 14-of-23 from the floor. 
• With 13:09 left, the Bucs led 50-49, which proved to be their final lead of the contest. 
• Over the next 11 minutes, DSU took command with a 24-6 run. 
• The Bucs scored 10 of the final 14 points of the contest to finish the game. 

KEY STATS | NOTEABLES:

• DSU finished the game a blistering 63 percent from the floor (32-of-51), including 26-of-32 from inside the three point line. 
• The Bucs finished 24-of-51 shooting. Both teams were 6-for-19 from long range. 
• CBU was 11-of-13 from the free throw stripe. 
• 2019-20 GSC Freshman of the Year, Maalik Cartwright, of DSU, finished the game 13-of-13 from the floor. His 13 consecutive made shots are now tied for fourth in GSC single game history. 
• Christian Jones led the Bucs with 18 points. 
• Freshman Jesse Payne IV added six points and nine helpers. 
• The Bucs finished 39 percent from the floor (20-of-51). 
• CBU finished with a 27-23 edge on the boards. 

UP NEXT:

• The Bucs are scheduled to return to action on Saturday, Jan. 23 when they finish up the doubleheader with DSU. Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m.