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Northern Iowa Defeats Valparaiso 88-78 - Recap
Northern Iowa got 29 points from AJ Green en route to a 88-78 victory over Valparaiso on Wednesday at McLeod Center.
Northern Iowa did not, however, defeat Valparaiso against the spread, which closed at -10.5 at most sportsbooks.
Northern Iowa got 16 points from Isaiah Brown and another 15 points from Trae Berhow. Isaiah Brown contributed 6 assists, while Austin Phyfe cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Valparaiso got a 28-point performance from Javon Freeman-Liberty, who was supported by 13 points from Ben Krikke. Zion Morgan had 5 assists in a losing cause for Valparaiso, while Javon Freeman-Liberty grabbed 8 rebounds.
Northern Iowa trailed at halftime, 42-37.
The rebound battle favored Northern Iowa as they grabbed 27 boards, while Valparaiso only had 24
Next game, Northern Iowa takes its act on the road to face Bradley looking for another win. For Valparaiso, they head home to face Indiana State.