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Joe Hedstrom - Returns to courtHedstrom (undisclosed) contributed two points (1-2 FG), one rebound, one assist and one steal in seven minutes during Sunday's 81-76 1OT win over Illinois State.

ImpactHedstrom is back after missing three consecutive contests and five of the last six overall, though no reason was ever provided for the sudden absence. The 7-0 Wisconsin transfer has provided some efficient bench minutes for the Crusaders, who are now riding a three-game winning streak and sit at 1-1 in MVC play.

JANUARY 3, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Krikke lifts Valparaiso past Illinois State 81-76 in OT

Ben Krikke had 18 points to lead five Valparaiso players in double figures as the Beacons turned back Illinois State 81-76 in overtime in Missouri Valley Conference play

JANUARY 2, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mark Freeman - Won't play SundayFreeman (ankle) will be out for Sunday's game against Valparaiso, Jim Benson of The Bloomington Pantagraph reports.

ImpactFreeman suffered an ankle injury in the Dec. 30 loss to Wisconsin and will not be able to make it back for Sunday's conference meeting against Valparaiso. The 5-11 junior is averaging 9.5 points, 3.9 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 26.4 minutes per game, leaving the Redbirds without one of their top contributors in the backcourt.

JANUARY 2, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Howard Fleming - Good to go SundayFleming (undisclosed) will be available Sunday against Valparaiso, Jim Benson of The Bloomington Pantagraph reports.

ImpactFleming failed to play against Wisconsin during the middle of the week but will be back for a conference meeting against Valparaiso. The 6-5 sophomore has been a steady contributor this year, averaging 5.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.5 steals in 23.4 minutes per game.

JANUARY 2, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Trey Woodyard - In COVID-19 protocolsWoodyard has entered health and safety protocols and will not be available for Sunday's game against Illinois State, Paul Oren of The Times of Northwest Indiana reports.

ImpactWoodyard has played a small role while averaging just 2.4 points and 1.3 rebounds in 8.1 minutes per game. It's unlikely he'll be cleared in time ahead of Wednesday's meeting against Northern Iowa.

JANUARY 2, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Thomas Kithier - Out SundayKithier has entered health and safety protocols and is out Sunday against Illinois State, Paul Oren of The Times of Northwest Indiana reports.

ImpactKithier has been a regular starter in his first season after transferring over from Michigan State. The 6-8 senior has averaged 10.1 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 26.2 minutes per game. His absence will create a hole in the starting lineup, as he'll likely have to miss multiple games.

JANUARY 2, 2022•ROTOWIRE