Krikke scores 21 to carry Valparaiso past Indiana St. 75-73
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- — Ben Krikke had 21 points and his final two on a jumper with six seconds left lifted Valparaiso past Indiana State 75-73 on Saturday.
Preston Ruedinger's three-pointer with 3:24 left put the Beacons up by eight, 73-65, but Indiana State scored eight straight points, four on field goals by Cameron Henry, to tie the game at 73-73 on two free throws by Julian Larry. Larry got off a 3-point attempt at the buzzer that caromed off.
Kevion Taylor had 17 points for Valparaiso (10-10, 3-5 Missouri Valley Conference). Kobe King added 15 points. Sheldon Edwards had six rebounds.
Henry tied a season high with 25 points and had six rebounds for the Sycamores (8-10, 1-5), whose losing streak stretched to four games. Kailex Stephens added 13 points and seven rebounds. Zach Hobbs had 10 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Gene Grimshaw
- Steve Honacki
- Eric Lowe
2023-24 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Indiana State | 17-3 | - | 32-7 |
Drake | 16-4 | 1 | 28-7 |
Bradley | 13-7 | 4 | 23-12 |
Belmont | 12-8 | 5 | 20-13 |
Northern Iowa | 12-8 | 5 | 19-14 |
Southern Illinois | 11-9 | 6 | 19-13 |
Illinois State | 9-11 | 8 | 15-17 |
Murray State | 9-11 | 8 | 12-20 |
Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 17-16 |
Evansville | 6-14 | 11 | 17-18 |
UIC | 4-16 | 13 | 12-21 |
Valparaiso | 3-17 | 14 | 7-25 |