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Arkansas vs Valparaiso Final: 72-68 - Recap

Arkansas got 21 points from Isaiah Joseph as they ran past Valparaiso 72-68 on Saturday at Verizon Arena.

Bettors who backed Arkansas were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -13.0.

Arkansas got 20 points from Mason Jones and another 10 points from Jimmy Whitt Jr.. Jimmy Whitt Jr. contributed 4 assists, while Mason Jones cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

Valparaiso got 21 points from Javon Freeman-Liberty in a losing cause and another 14 points from Mileek McMillan. Javon Freeman-Liberty contributed 6 assists for them, while Mileek McMillan had 9 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Valparaiso were victorious, as the score was 34-33 at the break.

Valparaiso won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 41-39.

Arkansas heads into a battle against Indiana. Valparaiso, meanwhile, will have their next action against Loyola-Chicago.