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Illinois State Defeats Valparaiso 86-78 - Recap
Chase Walker scored 24 points leading Illinois State to a 86-78 victory over Valparaiso at CEFCU Arena on Saturday.
Bettors who backed Illinois State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -7.5 at sportsbooks.
Dalton Banks had 17 points for Illinois State and Johnny Kinziger chipped in with 15 points. Chase Walker had 7 assists for them, while Johnny Kinziger was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 5 boards.
Valparaiso got 20 points from All Wright in a losing cause and another 14 points from Cooper Schwieger. Isaiah Shaw contributed 2 assists for them, while Carson Schwieger had 10 rebounds.
Illinois State led at halftime, $HalfScore.
The rebound battle favored Valparaiso as they grabbed 28 boards, while Illinois State only had 24
Next game, Illinois State takes its act on the road to face UIC looking for another win. For Valparaiso, they head on the road to face Indiana State.