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Valparaiso Crusaders vs Northern Iowa Panthers Recap - Northern Iowa Wins 64-53
Northern Iowa earned a 64-53 victory over Valparaiso on Saturday, getting 22 points from AJ Green at McLeod Center.
Bettors who backed Northern Iowa were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -5.5 at sportsbooks.
Luke McDonnell had 13 points for Northern Iowa and Isaiah Brown chipped in with 9 points. Luke McDonnell had 3 assists for them, while AJ Green was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 5 boards.
Valparaiso got a 11-point performance from Javon Freeman-Liberty, who was supported by 10 points from Derrik Smits. Derrik Smits had 3 assists in a losing cause for Valparaiso, while Deion Lavender grabbed 5 rebounds.
Northern Iowa was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Northern Iowa won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 28-26.
Northern Iowa heads into a battle against Loyola-Chicago. Valparaiso, meanwhile, will have their next action against Bradley.