Valparaiso's men's basketball team used a big second half to hand Missouri State its 10th road loss of the season.
Neither club scored in the first two minutes of the game, but then Valparaiso took a quick 6-0 lead on three Missouri State turnovers.
Freshman Ja’Monta Black knocked down a triple, putting the Bears on the board with 16:54 to play in the first. On the next possession, he hit a crossover jump shot for a quick five points, putting the Bears within one.
MSU’s transition defense fell apart, and Valparaiso hit nearly every shot inside to allow them to pull away 12-7 at the first media break.