NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State offense went cold in the second half, making just 7-of-26 shots in the second stanza as Valparaiso overcame a 17-point deficit in a 65-62 Crusader win at Redbird Arena on Saturday evening.
How it Happened
Illinois State jumped out quickly with a three-pointer from DJ Horne and two additional three-pointers, one each from Zach Copeland and Abdou Ndiaye put the hosts ahead 9-4. After Valparaiso closed the gap to a pair with 12:15 to play in the half, ISU ran off 12 consecutive points to lead by 14.