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Illinois State Redbirds vs Valparaiso Crusaders Recap - Valparaiso Wins 80-70
Valparaiso earned a 80-70 victory over Illinois State on Saturday, getting 17 points from Ben Krikke at Athletics-Recreation Center.
Valparaiso was a -6.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Donovan Clay had 12 points for Valparaiso and Javon Freeman-Liberty chipped in with 12 points. Ben Krikke had 4 assists for them, while Ben Krikke was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Illinois State got 19 points from Keith Fisher III in a losing cause and another 16 points from DJ Horne. Ricky Torres contributed 4 assists for them, while Keith Fisher III had 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Valparaiso were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Valparaiso had a 37-34 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Valparaiso takes its act home to face Northern Iowa looking for another win. For Illinois State, they head on the road to face Missouri State.