HONOLULU (AP) Matt Knowling's 20 points helped Yale defeat Mississippi Valley State 80-51 on Sunday night at the Rainbow Classic.

Knowling had five rebounds for the Bulldogs (3-0). Yussif Basa-Ama scored 12 points while finishing 5 of 5 from the floor. John Poulakidas recorded 11 points and was 3-of-8 shooting, including 2 for 7 from distance, and went 3 for 4 from the line.

Terry Collins finished with 15 points and seven rebounds for the Delta Devils (0-3). Alvin Stredic Jr. added 13 points for Mississippi Valley State. Kadar Waller also put up nine points.

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Yale's next game is Tuesday against Hawaii on the road. Mississippi Valley State plays Eastern Washington on Monday.

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