Illinois State defeats Valparaiso 86-64

Redbirds led by Johnny Kinziger's 21 points in Thursday matchup

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

The Illinois State Redbirds defeated the Valparaiso Beacons 86-64 on Thursday. The Redbirds are now 17-9 on the season, while the Beacons dropped to 13-13.

Why it matters

This victory keeps the Redbirds in contention for a strong finish to their season, while the loss is a setback for the Beacons as they look to improve their record.

The details

Johnny Kinziger led the Redbirds with 21 points in the win over the Beacons.

  • The game took place on Thursday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Johnny Kinziger

A player for the Illinois State Redbirds who scored 21 points in the victory.

Illinois State Redbirds

The college basketball team that defeated Valparaiso 86-64.

Valparaiso Beacons

The college basketball team that lost to Illinois State 86-64.

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The takeaway

This win keeps the Redbirds in contention for a strong finish to their season, while the Beacons will need to regroup and try to improve their record in the coming games.