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Valparaiso Crusaders vs UNLV Rebels Recap - Valparaiso Wins 72-64
Valparaiso got 20 points and 12 rebounds from Derrik Smits en route to a 72-64 victory over UNLV on Wednesday at Thomas & Mack Center.
Valparaiso was a +7.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Bakari Evelyn had 13 points for Valparaiso and Markus Golder chipped in with 10 points. Bakari Evelyn had 5 assists for them, while Derrik Smits was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
UNLV got a 14-point performance from Shakur Juiston, who was supported by 12 points from Kris Clyburn. Noah Robotham had 5 assists in a losing cause for UNLV, while Shakur Juiston grabbed 19 rebounds.
Valparaiso trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.
UNLV had a 41-37 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Valparaiso heads into a battle against UC Riverside. UNLV, meanwhile, will have their next action against Cincinnati.