TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (Interstat) — Valparaiso outlasted Indiana State 76-72 in overtime Saturday in a Missouri Valley Conference men’s basketball game at Hulman Center.

The Beacons, who trailed 37-27 at halftime, forced the extra period by outscoring the Sycamores 39-29 in the second half before dominating overtime 10-6. Valparaiso’s defense was pivotal, forcing 11 turnovers and recording eight steals while holding Indiana State to a 94.8 offensive rating.

JT Pettigrew led Valparaiso with 17 points and nine rebounds. Xavier Hall paced Indiana State with 11 points and five rebounds. Valparaiso improved to 11-11 overall, while Indiana State fell to 9-14. Attendance was 5,137.