VALPARAISO, Ind. (Interstat) — Indiana State built a steady lead and defeated Valparaiso 77-63 in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Thursday afternoon at the Athletics-Recreation Center.

The Sycamores led 40-29 at halftime and maintained a double-digit advantage throughout the second half. Da’Naria Washington led Indiana State. The Sycamores improved to 7-13 overall. The Beacons, led by Allia von Schlegell, remain winless at 0-21. Attendance was 845.