Three Valley teams were in action on Monday and all three came away with a victory. Putting the conference at 9-2 to start the season.

Bradley 78, Texas Pan American 61: Will Egloff and Walt Lemon Jr. scored 14 points apiece for host Bradley (2-0), which never trailed in the contest played at the on-campus Renaissance Coliseum. Most of the Braves’ games are at Carver Arena.
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Illinois State 100, UCSB 72: The Dan Muller era at Illinois State kicked off with a win — and the first 100-point effort in nearly four years. Jackie Carmichael led the host Redbirds (1-0) with a career-high 27 points and 10 rebounds.
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Southern Illinois 72, New Orleans 55: Jeff Early obliterated his previous career best with 27 points for the visiting Salukis (1-0).
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