ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Valparaiso Defeats Northern Iowa 75-66
Valparaiso got a 21-point performance from Derrik Smits, who added 11 rebounds as Valparaiso ran past Northern Iowa 75-66 on Saturday at Athletics-Recreation Center.
Valparaiso was a favorite by -4.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.
Bakari Evelyn had 14 points for Valparaiso and Markus Golder chipped in with 13 points. Javon Freeman-Liberty had 4 assists for them, while Derrik Smits was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Northern Iowa got 25 points from AJ Green in a losing cause and another 13 points from Luke McDonnell. Luke McDonnell contributed 3 assists for them, while Luke McDonnell had 5 rebounds.
Valparaiso was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Valparaiso had a 32-19 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Valparaiso looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Indiana State. Northern Iowa will aim to get back on the winning track at Southern Illinois.