Valparaiso Beacons @ Saint Louis Billikens
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
VAL | 33 | 37 | 70 |
SLU | 44 | 37 | 81 |
Goodwin leads Saint Louis past Valparaiso 81-70
ST. LOUIS -- Jordan Goodwin had 22 points, nine rebounds and six assists and Demarius Jacobs added 20 points as Saint Louis topped Valparaiso 81-70 on Saturday night.
Saint Louis led 44-33 at halftime but Valpo eventually closed the gap to two points after Javon Freeman-Liberty hit a 3-pointer and fast-break layup to draw within 66-65 with 6:52 remaining.
The Billikens began to pull away again three minutes later when Jacobs hit a pair of free throws, Goodwin added a putback layup and Fred Thatch added another pair of free throws for a 76-68 lead. After Valpo missed a jumper, a layup by Yuri Collins gave Saint Louis a 10-point cushion with 1:28 remaining.
Daniel Sackey scored a career-high 22 points for the Crusaders (1-1). Freeman-Liberty added 19 points. John Kiser had eight rebounds.
Saint Louis takes on Eastern Washington at home on Wednesday. Valparaiso plays Southern Illinois-Edwardsville on the road on Tuesday.
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Game Information
St. Louis, MO
Referee:Bret Smith
Referee:Pat Adams
Referee:Vladimir Voyard-Tadal
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray State | 8-1 | - | 16-4 |
| Belmont | 7-2 | 1 | 17-3 |
| Bradley | 7-3 | 1.5 | 14-7 |
| Illinois State | 6-3 | 2 | 14-6 |
| UIC | 5-4 | 3 | 10-10 |
| Northern Iowa | 4-5 | 4 | 12-8 |
| Drake | 4-5 | 4 | 10-10 |
| Valparaiso | 4-5 | 4 | 10-10 |
| Indiana State | 2-7 | 6 | 9-11 |
| Southern Illinois | 2-7 | 6 | 8-12 |
| Evansville | 1-8 | 7 | 5-15 |
| Atlantic 10 Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason | 6-0 | - | 18-1 |
| Saint Louis | 6-0 | - | 18-1 |
| Dayton | 5-1 | 1 | 14-5 |
| VCU | 4-2 | 2 | 13-6 |
| Davidson | 4-2 | 2 | 12-6 |
| George Washington | 3-3 | 3 | 12-7 |
| Saint Joseph's | 3-3 | 3 | 11-8 |
| Richmond | 3-4 | 3.5 | 13-7 |
| La Salle | 3-4 | 3.5 | 7-13 |
| Rhode Island | 2-4 | 4 | 11-8 |
| Duquesne | 2-4 | 4 | 10-9 |
| St. Bonaventure | 1-5 | 5 | 12-7 |
| Fordham | 1-6 | 5.5 | 10-10 |
| Loyola Chicago | 1-6 | 5.5 | 5-15 |
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