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Pantagraph | January 25, 2021

Related Topics: Valparaiso Crusaders, Illinois State Redbirds men's basketball, Missouri Valley Conference, Redbird Arena

Illinois State's DJ Horne drives to the basket in the first half Sunday against Valparaiso in a Missouri Valley Conference game at Redbird Arena.

WASHINGTON VS. VALPO
Illinois State freshman Emon Washington looks for an opening during first-half action against Valparaiso on Sunday at Redbird Arena.

NORMAL — Illinois State finally got over the hump from a 16-point deficit when Antonio Reeves sank two free throws with 2:27 left for a one-point lead.

But the Redbirds' inability to get rebounds after Valparaiso missed shots in the final two minutes cost them dearly.

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