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Redbirds Claim First MVC Road Win at Valparaiso

VALPARAISO, Ind. – Illinois State (11-4, 3-1 MVC) picked up its first Missouri Valley Conference road win on Friday night, defeating Valparaiso (10-6, 2-3 MVC) 72-60 at the ARC.

Senior TeTe Maggett led all scoring on the night, tallying a game-high 26 points while also adding eight rebounds, seven assists and three steals. Fifth-year senior Lexi Wallen contributed 18 points, eight rebounds and two assists in the winning effort.

— Illinois State WBB (@RedbirdWBB) January 18, 2020

HOW IT HAPPENED

Valparaiso got on the board first, as Shay Frederick stepped up to knock down a three-pointer just a little over a minute into the game.