Article: BALL STATE DEFEATS VALPO U

PHOTO John Becher falls to the floor after taking a charge. Going after the ball are VU teammates Scott Anselm (25) and Todd Smith (20). Ball State defeated the Crusaders, 63-56. (Photo by Mark Davis)

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Ball State's Cardinals were ripe Tuesday night. Valparaiso University nearly picked them off.

After a rousing 70-56 victory over Purdue Saturday, the unbeaten Cardinals slipped an emotional decibel or two.

Inspired Valparaiso, taking advantage of the situation, smelled an upset for 33 minutes.

The Cardinals needed a late 11-0 ...

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