
Malik Perry, Melvin Goins and Rashaun McLemore each scored 12 points, but the Crusaders used eight second-half three-pointers to prevent a BSU rally.
The loss drops BSU to 0-6 overall, while Valpo improved to 6-1.
"We need intensity and focus on defense," said first-year head coach Billy Taylor. "Hopefully this team is learning that at this level you can't ever relax on defense."
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