| 1 | 2 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILST | 31 | 39 | 6 | 76 |
| VAL | 39 | 31 | 11 | 81 |
Krikke lifts Valparaiso past Illinois State 81-76 in OT
VALPARAISO, Ind. -- — Ben Krikke had 18 points to lead five Valparaiso players in double figures as the Beacons turned back Illinois State 81-76 in overtime in Missouri Valley Conference play on Sunday.
Trevor Anderson added 14 points and six assists for Valparaiso (8-6, 1-1). Eron Gordon pitched in with 13 points and eight rebounds, Kobe King scored 12. Sheldon Edwards finished with 12 points — hitting a 3-pointer and four free throws in the extra period.
Antonio Reeves had 24 points to pace the Redbirds (8-7, 1-1). Sy Chatman added 23 points. Chatman sank 1 of 2 free throws with 7 seconds remaining to send the game to OT. Josiah Strong had 15 points and six rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Randy Heimerman
- Gene Grimshaw
- K.B. Burdett
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake | 0-0 | - | 6-0 |
| Bradley | 0-0 | - | 6-1 |
| Belmont | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Murray State | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Northern Iowa | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Valparaiso | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Illinois State | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| UIC | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Indiana State | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Evansville | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
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