Krikke leads Valparaiso to 81-79 OT win over James Madison
SAVANNAH, Ga. -- — Ben Krikke scored 23 points and Nick Edwards scored with 1.9 seconds remaining in overtime as Valparaiso defeated James Madison 81-79 on Sunday.
Krikke also contributed seven rebounds for the Beacons (3-4). Quinton Green was 5 of 10 shooting, including 5 for 9 from distance, and went 3 for 4 from the line to add 18 points. Kobe King finished 8 of 13 from the field to finish with 16 points.
Terrence Edwards led the Dukes (6-2) in scoring, finishing with 21 points and six rebounds. James Madison also got 18 points from Takal Molson, who forced the overtime with a basket with three seconds left in regulation. Mezie Offurum also had 12 points.
Krikke put up 13 points in the first half for Valparaiso, who trailed 37-36 at halftime. Valparaiso outscored James Madison by one point in the second half as the teams ended regulation tied 74-74. King finished 2 of 3 from the floor on the way to his four points in the overtime.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Boyd Copeland
- Jeremy Trussell
- Chase Shaw
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake | 10-2 | - | 20-2 |
| Bradley | 9-2 | 0.5 | 18-4 |
| Belmont | 7-4 | 2.5 | 15-7 |
| Northern Iowa | 7-4 | 2.5 | 13-9 |
| UIC | 7-5 | 3 | 14-8 |
| Illinois State | 6-6 | 4 | 14-9 |
| Evansville | 5-6 | 4.5 | 8-14 |
| Indiana State | 5-7 | 5 | 11-12 |
| Murray State | 5-7 | 5 | 11-12 |
| Southern Illinois | 5-7 | 5 | 10-13 |
| Valparaiso | 3-9 | 7 | 10-13 |
| Missouri State | 1-11 | 9 | 8-15 |
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State | 9-2 | - | 18-5 |
| Troy | 8-3 | 1 | 15-7 |
| South Alabama | 7-4 | 2 | 15-8 |
| James Madison | 7-4 | 2 | 14-9 |
| App State | 7-4 | 2 | 13-9 |
| Marshall | 7-4 | 2 | 14-10 |
| Old Dominion | 6-5 | 3 | 10-13 |
| Texas State | 5-6 | 4 | 12-11 |
| Southern Miss | 5-6 | 4 | 10-13 |
| Louisiana | 5-6 | 4 | 7-16 |
| Georgia Southern | 4-7 | 5 | 11-12 |
| Georgia State | 4-7 | 5 | 8-15 |
| UL Monroe | 2-9 | 7 | 6-18 |
| Coastal Carolina | 1-10 | 8 | 8-15 |
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