Valparaiso 76, at Indiana State 72

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (Interstat) — In a gritty, defensive-minded Missouri Valley Conference clash that required an extra five minutes to decide, the Valparaiso Beacons outlasted the Indiana State Sycamores 76-72 in overtime on Saturday afternoon at Hulman Center. The game, played before a crowd of 5,137, saw Valparaiso improve to 11-11 overall, while Indiana State fell to 9-14. The outcome flipped the pregame projections, as Indiana State had entered as a slight favorite. The contest was defined by missed opportunities and crucial defensive stands, particularly in the final minutes of regulation and throughout the overtime period. After trailing by 10… Read more...