Valparaiso Beacons @ Southern Illinois Salukis
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
VAL | 26 | 38 | 64 |
SIU | 30 | 37 | 67 |
Jones scores 21 to lift S. Illinois past Valparaiso 67-64
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- — Lance Jones had 21 points as Southern Illinois narrowly defeated Valparaiso 67-64 on Monday night.
Trent Brown made two free throws with eight seconds left to give Southern Illinois a six-point lead before Sigurd Lorange capped it at the other end with a 3-pointer.
Steven Verplancken Jr. had 12 points for Southern Illinois (11-11, 5-11 Missouri Valley Conference). Kyler Filewich added 11 points and Dalton Banks had 10 points and six rebounds.
Ben Krikke had 15 points for Valpo (9-16, 6-10).
The Salukis evened the season series against Valpo. Valparaiso defeated Southern Illinois 66-65 on Sunday.
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Game Information
Carbondale, IL
Referee:Bret Smith
Referee:Antinio Petty
Referee:Shane Staggs
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 8-2 | - | 18-3 |
| Murray State | 8-2 | - | 16-5 |
| Bradley | 7-4 | 1.5 | 14-8 |
| Illinois State | 6-4 | 2 | 14-7 |
| UIC | 6-4 | 2 | 11-10 |
| Northern Iowa | 5-5 | 3 | 13-8 |
| Drake | 5-5 | 3 | 11-10 |
| Valparaiso | 4-5 | 3.5 | 10-10 |
| Southern Illinois | 2-7 | 5.5 | 8-12 |
| Indiana State | 2-8 | 6 | 9-12 |
| Evansville | 1-8 | 6.5 | 5-15 |
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