Valparaiso Beacons @ Indiana State Sycamores
Williams lifts Indiana St. over Valparaiso 71-58
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- Christian Williams had a career-high 20 points as Indiana State topped Valparaiso 71-58 on Saturday.
Cooper Neese had 10 points for Indiana State (18-11, 11-7 Missouri Valley Conference), which won its fourth consecutive game.
Tyreke Key had only 6 points. The Sycamores' leading scorer entering the matchup at 16 points per game, was 0 of 4 from 3-point range.
Daniel Sackey had 11 points for the Crusaders (16-15, 9-9). Donovan Clay added 11 points. Ryan Fazekas had 10 points.
The Sycamores evened the season series against the Crusaders with the win. Valparaiso defeated Indiana State 86-77 on Jan. 18.
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Game Information
Terre Haute, IN
Referee:Winston Stith
Referee:Jeff Campbell
Referee:Nathan Bemis
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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