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Recap - Valparaiso Defeats Illinois State 81-76

Illinois State was victimized for 25 points and 10 rebounds by Quinton Green as Valparaiso defeated them 81-76 in NCAA action on Saturday.

Valparaiso was the ATS victor, as they covered the -3.5-point spread as a favorite.

Ben Krikke had 24 points for Valparaiso and Kobe King chipped in with 18 points. Ben Krikke had 6 assists for them, while Quinton Green was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.

Illinois State got a 20-point performance from Seneca Knight, who was supported by 17 points from Darius Burford. Darius Burford had 5 assists in a losing cause for Illinois State, while Kendall Lewis grabbed 6 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Valparaiso were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.

Valparaiso won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 32-21.

Next game, Valparaiso takes its act home to face Southern Illinois looking for another win. For Illinois State, they head home to face Murray State.