VALPARAISO, Ind. (Interstat) — Indya Green scored 29 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to lead Southern Illinois to an 82-73 victory over Valparaiso in a Missouri Valley Conference women’s basketball game Saturday at Athletics-Recreation Center.

The Salukis improved to 8-13 overall after a dominant third quarter, outscoring the Beacons 33-24 to build an insurmountable lead. Valparaiso, which fell to 0-24, was led by Allia von Schlegell’s 29 points and Fiona Connolly’s 22 points and five assists.

Southern Illinois shot 42.9% from the field and capitalized on second chances with 10 offensive rebounds. Valparaiso struggled from three-point range, making just 7 of 24 attempts. Green, a 5-foot-11 guard from Springfield, Missouri, also played 30 minutes for the Salukis. Attendance was 275.