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Arch Madness: Missouri State basketball beats Valparaiso to advance to MVC semifinals

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ST. LOUIS — On to the next one.

Missouri State (23-9, 13-5) is back in the Missouri Valley Conference semifinals after a 67-58 win over Valparaiso (14-18, 6-12) on Friday night at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

Missouri State used one of its most complete games of the season to come away with the win. Three players finished with more than 15 points as the Bears also put together one of their best defensive games of the season.

Saturday's 5 p.m. semifinal will be the Bears' third appearance in a row.