Joseph, Sorolla lead Valpo past Southern Illinois 83-72
VALPARAISO, Ind. -- Max Joseph and Jaume Sorolla scored 17 points apiece, both career highs, to lead Valparaiso to an 83-72 win over Southern Illinois on Saturday.
Bakari Evelyn hit 4 of 5 3-pointers and added 14 points for the Crusaders (10-7, 1/3 Missouri Valley Conference). Markus Golder added 13 and Derrik Smits 11.
Armon Fletcher had a career-high 32 points and 14 rebounds for the Huskies (10-7, 2-2) and Kavion Pippen scored 14 points.
Golder scored the final five points of a 13-0 run that put Valparaiso up 33-27 late in the first half and the Crusaders turned that into a closing 23-2 run. SIU missed its last 11 shots of the half and trailed 43-29.
Despite Fletcher scoring 19 points in the second half, the Huskies couldn't slow down the Crusaders, who shot 54 percent in the second half and kept a double figure lead.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Paul Janssen
- Jeff Campbell
- Mike O'Neill
2023-24 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana State | 17-3 | - | 32-7 |
| Drake | 16-4 | 1 | 28-7 |
| Bradley | 13-7 | 4 | 23-12 |
| Belmont | 12-8 | 5 | 20-13 |
| Northern Iowa | 12-8 | 5 | 19-14 |
| Southern Illinois | 11-9 | 6 | 19-13 |
| Illinois State | 9-11 | 8 | 15-17 |
| Murray State | 9-11 | 8 | 12-20 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 17-16 |
| Evansville | 6-14 | 11 | 17-18 |
| UIC | 4-16 | 13 | 12-21 |
| Valparaiso | 3-17 | 14 | 7-25 |
Men's College Basketball News
