Krikke scores 21 to carry Valparaiso past Indiana St. 75-73

Jan 23, 2022, 04:48 am

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- — Ben Krikke had 21 points and his final two on a jumper with six seconds left lifted Valparaiso past Indiana State 75-73 on Saturday.

Preston Ruedinger's three-pointer with 3:24 left put the Beacons up by eight, 73-65, but Indiana State scored eight straight points, four on field goals by Cameron Henry, to tie the game at 73-73 on two free throws by Julian Larry. Larry got off a 3-point attempt at the buzzer that caromed off.

Kevion Taylor had 17 points for Valparaiso (10-10, 3-5 Missouri Valley Conference). Kobe King added 15 points. Sheldon Edwards had six rebounds.

Henry tied a season high with 25 points and had six rebounds for the Sycamores (8-10, 1-5), whose losing streak stretched to four games. Kailex Stephens added 13 points and seven rebounds. Zach Hobbs had 10 points.

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