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Alize Johnson leads Missouri State to victory over Valparaiso

Related Topics: Valparaíso, Victory, Paul Lusk

Senior Alize Johnson goes up for a shot. Missouri State defeated Indiana State 67-63 at the JQH Arena on Jan. 14.

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This story will be updated following the postgame interviews with Paul Lusk and select players.

The Missouri State Bears improved to 5-2 in the Missouri Valley Conference and are now tied for first place in the league thanks to an impressive comeback 64-57 victory over the Valparaiso Crusaders (11-9, 2-5).

After starting slow and trailing 15-8 out of the gate, the Bears turned on the burners halfway through the first 20 minutes.