Valparaiso Beacons @ Indiana State Sycamores
Krikke scores 21 to carry Valparaiso past Indiana St. 75-73
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- — Ben Krikke had 21 points and his final two on a jumper with six seconds left lifted Valparaiso past Indiana State 75-73 on Saturday.
Preston Ruedinger's three-pointer with 3:24 left put the Beacons up by eight, 73-65, but Indiana State scored eight straight points, four on field goals by Cameron Henry, to tie the game at 73-73 on two free throws by Julian Larry. Larry got off a 3-point attempt at the buzzer that caromed off.
Kevion Taylor had 17 points for Valparaiso (10-10, 3-5 Missouri Valley Conference). Kobe King added 15 points. Sheldon Edwards had six rebounds.
Henry tied a season high with 25 points and had six rebounds for the Sycamores (8-10, 1-5), whose losing streak stretched to four games. Kailex Stephens added 13 points and seven rebounds. Zach Hobbs had 10 points.
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Game Information
Terre Haute, IN
Referee:Gene Grimshaw
Referee:Steve Honacki
Referee:Eric Lowe
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri Valley ConferenceMissouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 16-4 | - | 26-6 |
| Bradley | 13-7 | 3 | 21-13 |
| Illinois State | 12-8 | 4 | 23-13 |
| Murray State | 12-8 | 4 | 20-13 |
| UIC | 12-8 | 4 | 19-16 |
| Northern Iowa | 11-9 | 5 | 23-13 |
| Valparaiso | 11-9 | 5 | 18-15 |
| Southern Illinois | 10-10 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Drake | 6-14 | 10 | 14-20 |
| Indiana State | 4-16 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Evansville | 3-17 | 13 | 7-25 |
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