Valparaiso Beacons News Page 8 - College Basketball

Krikke leads Valparaiso against Incarnate Word after 27-point game

Valparaiso hosts the Incarnate Word Cardinals after Ben Krikke scored 27 points in Valparaiso's 87-74 loss to the Chicago State Cougars

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Cardet puts up 24, Chicago State takes down Valparaiso 87-74

Led by Wesley Cardet Jr.'s 24 points, the Chicago State Cougars defeated the Valparaiso Beacons 87-74 on Wednesday night

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Preston Ruedinger - Makes season debut Ruedinger (undisclosed) posted three points (1-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 87-74 loss to Chicago State.

Impact Ruedinger made his season debut in Wednesday's loss. The 6-foot-2 guard entered off the bench, though he may see the starting rotation soon.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago State hosts Valparaiso following Krikke's 28-point performance

Valparaiso faces the Chicago State Cougars after Ben Krikke scored 28 points in Valparaiso's 81-65 victory over the Western Michigan Broncos

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Valparaiso earns 81-65 win over Western Michigan

Ben Krikke had 28 points in Valparaiso’s 81-65 victory over Western Michigan

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Preston Ruedinger - Unavailable without explanation Ruedinger is out because of an undisclosed problem, according to Paul Oren of The Victory Bell.

Impact Ruedinger is able to shoot basketballs but will have sat out the Beacons' first two games of their 2022-23 season, underway without an explanation concerning his absence. The team plays at Chicago State on Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cam Palesse - Out because of thumb Palesse is out Sunday due to a thumb injury, Paul Oren of The Victory Bell reports.

Impact Palesse will try to be healthy before the Beacons play at Chicago State on Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Connor Barrett - Available vs. Western Michigan Barrett (knee) is available Sunday versus Western Michigan, according to Paul Oren of The Victory Bell.

Impact Despite sitting out the Beacons' first game of their 2022-23 season, Barrett is finally healthy. An ankle problem prevented him from logging more than 2.1 points and 0.8 rebounds he averaged during his sophomore year.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Western Michigan visits Valparaiso after Green's 20-point showing

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Dennis has 23 in Toledo's 85-70 win against Valparaiso

Rayj Dennis scored 23 points to help Toledo defeat Valparaiso 85-70 in a season opener

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Toledo hosts Valparaiso to start season

The Toledo Rockets begin the season at home against the Valparaiso Beacons

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Darius DeAveiro - Healthy again DeAveiro (undisclosed) participated in Valparaiso's exhibition game Saturday versus Cedarville.

Impact DeAveiro logged three assists across 14 minutes Saturday. If the Valparaiso team's latest rotation will indicate what is to happen during 2022, fantasy managers should expect him being a backup again this year.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Connor Barrett - Won't play in exhibition Barrett has been ruled out for Saturday's exhibition game against Cedarville due to a knee issue, Paul Oren of The Victory Bell reports.

Impact The nature of the injury is unclear, but nonetheless, Barrett won't take the floor for Saturday's exhibition. It remains to be seen if the injury will affect his status for the season opener against Toledo on Nov. 7.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ibra Bayu - Won't play in exhibition Bayu has been ruled out for Saturday's exhibition game against Cedarville due to a hernia, Paul Oren of The Victory Bell reports.

Impact It's unclear if the injury will affect Bayu's status for the season opener against Toledo on Nov. 7. By sitting out of Saturday's exhibition, the freshman will work to get back to full health before the regular season tips off.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kobe King - Granted another year of eligibility King has been granted an additional year of eligibility and will play for Valparaiso in the 2022-23 season, Paul Oren of The victory Bell reports.

Impact The news of King's additional year of eligibility comes at a much needed time for Valpo with news that Thomas Kithier will miss the entire season with a back injury. King is coming off a strong season that saw him average 14.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 0.7 three-pointers per contest. He has a strong chance to better all of those in 2022-23.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Kithier - Will miss 2022-23 season Kithier's collegiate career will come to an end after suffering a back injury that will keep him out of the 2022-23 season, Paul Oren of The victory Bell reports.

Impact Kithier played three years for Michigan State before making the move to Valpo for the 2021-22 season where he averaged 10.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per contest. This will certainly be a hit for the team this upcoming season. It's unfortunate this is how Kithier's career will come to a close.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mosley, Clay carry Missouri St. past Valpo in MVC tournament

Isiaih Mosley had 18 points as Missouri State beat Valparaiso 67-58 in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament

MARCH 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Thomas Kithier - Good to go Friday Kithier (undisclosed) will play in Friday's MVC Tournament quarterfinal against Missouri State, Paul Oren of The victory Bell reports.

Impact Kithier managed to make it back for the first round of the tournament and supplied 10 points, four boards and three assists in the contest. He has avoided any setbacks and will maintain his spot on the floor Friday.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Darius DeAveiro - Out again Friday DeAveiro (undisclosed) will not play in Friday's MVC Tournament quarterfinal versus Missouri State, Paul Oren of The victory Bell reports.

Impact DeAveiro sat out the first round of the MVC Tournament on Thursday and isn't healthy enough after another 24 hours to give it a go. It remains to be seen if he will get another chance to see the floor this season.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Valparaiso boots Evansville 81-59 in MVC tournament Kobe King and Sheldon Edwards scored 18 points apiece as Valparaiso cruised to an 81-59 victory over Evansville in the first round of the Mi...

MARCH 4, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Valparaiso boots Evansville 81-59 in MVC tournament

Kobe King and Sheldon Edwards scored 18 points apiece as Valparaiso cruised to an 81-59 victory over Evansville in the first round of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament

MARCH 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Valparaiso takes on Evansville in MVC Tournament

MARCH 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Mast scores 22 to lead Bradley over Valparaiso 79-55

Rienk Mast had 22 points and 11 rebounds as Bradley won its seventh consecutive home game, easily beating Valparaiso 79-55

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Valparaiso visits Bradley after Taylor's 20-point performance

Valparaiso visits the Bradley Braves after Kevion Taylor scored 20 points in the Beacons' 71-65 loss to the Drake Bulldogs

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Wilkins scores 17 to lift Drake past Valparaiso 71-65

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • Associated Press

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Krikke leads Valparaiso against Incarnate Word after 27-point game

Cardet puts up 24, Chicago State takes down Valparaiso 87-74

Chicago State hosts Valparaiso following Krikke's 28-point performance

Valparaiso earns 81-65 win over Western Michigan

Western Michigan visits Valparaiso after Green's 20-point showing

Dennis has 23 in Toledo's 85-70 win against Valparaiso

Toledo hosts Valparaiso to start season

Mosley, Clay carry Missouri St. past Valpo in MVC tournament

Valparaiso boots Evansville 81-59 in MVC tournament

Valparaiso takes on Evansville in MVC Tournament

Mast scores 22 to lead Bradley over Valparaiso 79-55

Valparaiso visits Bradley after Taylor's 20-point performance

Wilkins scores 17 to lift Drake past Valparaiso 71-65