Valparaiso Beacons @ Southern Illinois Salukis
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
VAL | 26 | 38 | 64 |
SIU | 30 | 37 | 67 |
Jones scores 21 to lift S. Illinois past Valparaiso 67-64
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- — Lance Jones had 21 points as Southern Illinois narrowly defeated Valparaiso 67-64 on Monday night.
Trent Brown made two free throws with eight seconds left to give Southern Illinois a six-point lead before Sigurd Lorange capped it at the other end with a 3-pointer.
Steven Verplancken Jr. had 12 points for Southern Illinois (11-11, 5-11 Missouri Valley Conference). Kyler Filewich added 11 points and Dalton Banks had 10 points and six rebounds.
Ben Krikke had 15 points for Valpo (9-16, 6-10).
The Salukis evened the season series against Valpo. Valparaiso defeated Southern Illinois 66-65 on Sunday.
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Game Information
Carbondale, IL
Referee:Bret Smith
Referee:Antinio Petty
Referee:Shane Staggs
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 16-4 | - | 26-6 |
| Bradley | 13-7 | 3 | 21-13 |
| Illinois State | 12-8 | 4 | 23-13 |
| Murray State | 12-8 | 4 | 20-13 |
| UIC | 12-8 | 4 | 19-16 |
| Northern Iowa | 11-9 | 5 | 23-13 |
| Valparaiso | 11-9 | 5 | 18-15 |
| Southern Illinois | 10-10 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Drake | 6-14 | 10 | 14-20 |
| Indiana State | 4-16 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Evansville | 3-17 | 13 | 7-25 |
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