HBCU coach who won 12 games in four seasons reportedly dismissed

Mississippi Valley State University has reportedly parted ways with men’s basketball head coach George Ivory after four seasons at the helm of the Delta Devils.

Ivory, a former MVSU standout and longtime figure in Southwestern Athletic Conference circles, compiled a 12–118 overall record and an 8–67 mark in SWAC play since taking over in 2022.

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The news was first reported on Tuesday by Delta Sports, a Mississippi-based news outlet. Mississippi Valley State has not confirmed the coaching change.

The Delta Devils finished this past season near the bottom of the conference standings, continuing a rebuilding process that never gained traction under his leadership.

Mississippi Valley State went 3-30 overall and 2-16 in the SWAC during the 2025-26 season.

Ivory, who previously coached at Arkansas–Pine Bluff before returning to his alma mater, faced one of the toughest rebuilds in Division I basketball.

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