Big second half lifts Illinois State over ValpoMBB: Redbirds outscore Valparaiso 52-30 in second half blowout Paul OrenFeb 13, 2026∙ Paid3ShareNORMAL - Valparaiso and Illinois State were locked in a heavyweight fight for 26 minutes on Thursday night. The contest turned into a one-sided sparring session for the last 14 minutes and the Beacons weren’t the ones doing the punching. This post is for paid subscribersSubscribeAlready a paid subscriber? Sign inPrevious