Freeman-Liberty leads Valparaiso past Indiana St.
VALPARAISO, Ind. -- Javon Freeman-Liberty scored 23 points and Donovan Clay scored 18 and Valparaiso pulled away from Indiana State for an 86-77 win on Saturday.
Eron Gordon scored 14 and John Kiser added 12 points off the bench for the Crusaders (10-9, 3-3 Missouri Valley Conference). Mileek McMillan scored 11. Kiser's 3-pointer with 5:38 left gave Valpo a 65-64 lead and the Crusaders led the rest of the way.
Indiana State led 35-32 at halftime.
Tyreke Key led the Sycamores (10-7, 3-3) with 27 points on 10-of-15 shooting including 5 of 7 from 3-point range. Jordan Barnes scored 21 and Jake Laravia 11.
The Sycamores have lost three of five following an eight-game winning streak.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- David Stevens
- Jeff Campbell
- Patrick Boeh
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 |