TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Indiana State men's basketball takes their two-game win streak into a home matchup versus the Valparaiso Beacons on Wednesday night, tipping off at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+ and 105.5 The Legend.
This will be the 98th meeting between Indiana State and Valparaiso. Most recently on January 8, Valparaiso defended their home court against the Sycamores, winning 98-95 in overtime. That win for Valpo is their last win, as they're entering the contest on a seven-game losing streak.
In the game against Valparaiso for Indiana State,
Samage Teel led the Sycamores offensively with 23 points on 9-for-18 shooting while dishing out a game-high seven assists. He played 42:17 minutes in the game, the most between the two teams.
Jaden Daughtry scored 16 points going 6-for-9 from the field, and he tied
Derek Vorst for a team-high seven rebounds.
K'mani Doughty finished with 15 points on a 5-for-9 night, going 2-for-4 from deep with three rebounds and three assists.
Camp Wagner scored 14 points, knocking down four three-pointers and pulling down four rebounds.
Aaron Gray rounded out the five Sycamores in double figures with 10, going 5-for-10 from the field with six rebounds.
In the last outing for the Sycamores, Indiana State traveled to UIC on Saturday, February 1 and came back with an 88-83 victory.
Camp Wagner led with a game-high 22 points, knocking down five three-pointers.
Samage Teel recorded a stat line of 13-8-7 while
Aaron Gray secured a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds.
Through the last five games, four Sycamores are averaging double-figure scoring:
Aaron Gray (12.6),
Samage Teel (12.4),
Camp Wagner (11.6), and
K'mani Doughty (11.0).
Swing Trip Ahead
Following Wednesday's game, Indiana State takes a swing trip to Iowa, facing Drake on Saturday, February 8 at 6 p.m. ET and Northern Iowa on Tuesday, February 11 at 8 p.m. ET.
Game Promotions
For fans attending the game, there will be 1,500 baby blue rally towels being given away, courtesy of four sponsors: Grayless Heating and Cooling, Culligan, Wright's Pool Service, and Show-Me's. Fans can participate in the non-perishable food drive, benefiting Catholic Charities. Wednesday night is also Indiana State's Faculty/Staff Appreciation Night.
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