ST. LOUIS -- A 22-7 run by Valparaiso over the final seven minutes of the first half transformed an eight-point Sycamore lead into a seven-point Indiana State halftime deficit as the Crusaders took control en route to a 77-55 victory at Enterprise Center in the opening round of the State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Tournament.
ISU's season ends with a 15-16 overall record while Valpo while move on to play top seeded Loyola on Friday, March 8 at 1:08 p.m. in the MVC quarterfinals.
Tyreke Key led the way for the Sycamores with 20 points as he hit 7-of-14 from the field and 4-of-8 from 3-point range.