ncaab Game Recap
Valparaiso Beacons vs Missouri State Bears Wrap - Missouri State Wins 82-74
Valparaiso was scorched by Chance Moore for 25 points as Missouri State defeated them 82-74 in NCAA action on Saturday.
Missouri State did not, however, defeat Valparaiso against the spread, which closed at -13.0 at most sportsbooks.
Matthew Lee had 19 points for Missouri State and N.J. Benson chipped in with 18 points. Matthew Lee had 8 assists for them, while N.J. Benson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
Valparaiso got 24 points from Isaiah Stafford in a losing cause and another 22 points from Cooper Schwieger. Darius DeAveiro contributed 9 assists for them, while Jaxon Edwards had 9 rebounds.
Missouri State trailed at halftime, 41-39.
Missouri State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-37.
Missouri State heads into a battle against Bradley. Valparaiso, meanwhile, will have their next action against Indiana State.