| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAL | 31 | 26 | 57 |
| MOST | 26 | 38 | 64 |
Johnson has double-double, Missouri State beats Valpo 64-57
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Alize Johnson had 24 points and 17 rebounds and Missouri State held off Valparaiso for a 64-57 victory on Wednesday night.
Johnson was 9-of-14 shooting, made three 3-pointers and collected his eighth straight double-double. Jarred Dixon finished with 12 points for Missouri State (15-5, 5-2 Missouri Valley Conference), which swept the Crusaders and has won six of its last eight.
Dixon hit a jumper, Johnson scored eight points, and Obediah Church capped a 12-2 run with a dunk that stretched Missouri State's one-point lead to 57-46 with five minutes to play.
Tevonn Walker scored the next five points, and Max Joseph made a 3-pointer during an 11-4 spurt that pulled the Crusaders to 61-57 with 33 seconds left. Dixon made 3 of 4 free throws to seal it.
Markus Golder scored 12 points and Walker had 10 to lead Valparaiso (11-9, 2-5).
Game Information
- Referees:
- Rick Crawford
- Jeff Campbell
- Jeff Malham
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley | 8-1 | - | 17-3 |
| Drake | 7-2 | 1 | 17-2 |
| Belmont | 6-3 | 2 | 14-6 |
| UIC | 6-3 | 2 | 13-6 |
| Northern Iowa | 6-3 | 2 | 12-8 |
| Murray State | 5-4 | 3 | 11-9 |
| Illinois State | 4-5 | 4 | 12-8 |
| Valparaiso | 3-6 | 5 | 10-10 |
| Indiana State | 3-6 | 5 | 9-11 |
| Southern Illinois | 3-6 | 5 | 8-12 |
| Evansville | 3-6 | 5 | 6-14 |
| Missouri State | 0-9 | 8 | 7-13 |
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