Southern Illinois Salukis @ Valparaiso Beacons
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
SIU | 16 | 22 | 38 |
VAL | 28 | 27 | 55 |
Valpo ends cold-shooting Southern Illinois' 7-game streak
VALPARAISO, Ind. -- Ben Krikke came off the bench to score 15 points as Valparaiso defeated Southern Illinois 55-38 on Wednesday night.
Javon Freeman-Liberty had 14 points and seven rebounds for Valparaiso (13-13, 6-7 Missouri Valley Conference).
Southern Illinois shot 23.6% for the game. In the first half, the Salukis made only two two-point field goals, three 3-pointers and three free throws to trail 28-16 at halftime.
Eric McGill had 13 points and six rebounds for the Salukis (15-11, 9-4), who had won seven in a row. Ronnie Suggs Jr. added six rebounds.
The teams split their season series. Southern Illinois defeated Valparaiso 63-50 on Jan. 7.
Valparaiso plays at Illinois State on Saturday. Southern Illinois plays Bradley at home on Saturday.
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Game Information
Valparaiso, IN
Referee:Tom O'Neill Sr.
Referee:Kelly Self
Referee:Tyler Kumpf
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 16-4 | - | 26-5 |
| Bradley | 13-7 | 3 | 20-11 |
| Illinois State | 12-8 | 4 | 20-11 |
| Murray State | 12-8 | 4 | 20-11 |
| UIC | 12-8 | 4 | 17-14 |
| Northern Iowa | 11-9 | 5 | 19-12 |
| Valparaiso | 11-9 | 5 | 17-14 |
| Southern Illinois | 10-10 | 6 | 16-15 |
| Drake | 6-14 | 10 | 12-19 |
| Indiana State | 4-16 | 12 | 11-20 |
| Evansville | 3-17 | 13 | 7-24 |
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