Arch Madness: Crusaders Cut Down Sycamores 77-55

Nick Schultz | The PhoenixThe Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) men’s basketball tournament tipped off Thursday night as No. 8 seed Indiana State University defeated No. 9 seed Valparaiso University 77-55 at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis.

Junior guard Markus Golder led Valparaiso with 18 points while first-year guard Javon Freeman had 17. Indiana State guard Tyreke Key scored 20 points to lead the Sycamores.

The Crusaders are scheduled to take on No. 1 seed Loyola in the Arch Madness quarterfinal at 12 p.m. March 8. The game will be broadcasted on NBC Sports Chicago.