Southern Illinois Salukis at Valparaiso Beacons
· NCAA Men's Basketball
<span class="badge bg-danger" style="font-size: 1.2em; margin: 5px 0;">Final</span>
38 - 55
38 - 55
Valpo ends cold-shooting Southern Illinois' 7-game streak
Javon Freeman-Liberty had 14 points and seven rebounds for Valparaiso (13-13, 6-7 Missouri Valley Conference).
Southern Illinois shot 23.6% for the game. In the first half, the Salukis made only two two-point field goals, three 3-pointers and three free throws to trail 28-16 at halftime.
Eric McGill had 13 points and six rebounds for the Salukis (15-11, 9-4), who had won seven in a row. Ronnie Suggs Jr. added six rebounds.
The teams split their season series. Southern Illinois defeated Valparaiso 63-50 on Jan. 7.
Valparaiso plays at Illinois State on Saturday. Southern Illinois plays Bradley at home on Saturday.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 38 - 55 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 38 - 55 |
| 2nd 0:00 | Zion Morgan Defensive Rebound. | 38 - 55 |
| 2nd 0:03 | Harwin Francois missed Three Point Jumper. | 38 - 55 |
| 2nd 0:12 | Nick Robinson Turnover. | 38 - 55 |
Statistics
 SIU |
 VAL |
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|---|---|---|
| 13-55 | FG | 22-49 |
| 24 | Field Goal % | 45 |
| 5-28 | 3PT | 3-12 |
| 18 | Three Point % | 25 |
| 7-12 | FT | 8-11 |
| 58 | Free Throw % | 73 |
| 35 | Rebounds | 38 |
| 14 | Offensive Rebounds | 8 |
| 21 | Defensive Rebounds | 30 |
| 8 | Assists | 16 |
| 8 | Steals | 6 |
| 3 | Blocks | 4 |
| 15 | Turnovers | 17 |
| 3 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 15 | Total Turnovers | 17 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 7 | Points Off Turnovers | 12 |
| 0 | Fast Break Points | 12 |
| 16 | Points in Paint | 34 |
| 14 | Fouls | 14 |
| 3 | Largest Lead | 17 |
Game Information
Venue: Athletics-Recreation Center
Location: Valparaiso, IN
Attendance: 2,374 | Capacity:
Location: Valparaiso, IN
Attendance: 2,374 | Capacity:
2025-26 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |