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01-08 09:00

77 - 71

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Valparaiso edged out Illinois State 77-71 in a tightly contested NCAA basketball game on January 8, 2026. The home team held off a persistent Illinois State squad to claim a valuable conference victory at home. The match saw several lead changes in the first half, with both teams trading baskets. Valparaiso managed to establish a slight cushion heading into the break and maintained that lead throughout a back-and-forth second half. Illinois State made several runs to close the gap, but Valparaiso answered each time with critical scores, often from beyond the arc or at the free-throw line. The final minutes were tense, with Illinois State applying full-court pressure, but Valparaiso's composure at the charity stripe ensured the six-point margin of victory. This win helped Valparaiso improve its position in the conference standings, while Illinois State was left to rue missed opportunities in a winnable road game.

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The Valparaiso vs Illinois State fixture is part of the NCAA during the 2025-2026 season. Follow live scores, NCAA fixtures, match statistics, NCAA standings and NCAA match results for Valparaiso vs Illinois State on Tiger Scores 365.

Match Date: Jan 8, 2026

Competition: NCAA

Country: United States

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