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Illinois State can't hold second-half lead as Valparaiso takes MVC victory

Illinois State's Zach Copeland controls the ball in front of a Valparaiso defender Saturday night at Valparaiso, Ind.

Illinois State's Jaycee Hillsman battles for a loose ball amid three Valparaiso defenders Saturday night in the Redbirds' game at Valparaiso, Ind.

VALPARAISO, Ind. — Valparaiso used a 12-0 run early in the second half to take control after Illinois State grabbed a brief lead and went on to beat the Redbirds, 80-70, in a Missouri Valley Conference basketball game Saturday night at the Athletics-Recreation Center.