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Evansville Defeats Valparaiso 58-51 - Recap
Evansville got 12 points from Jawaun Newton as they ran past Valparaiso 58-51 on Monday at Ford Center.
Evansville won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -2.5-point spread as favorites.
Shamar Givance had 12 points for Evansville and Jax Levitch chipped in with 11 points. Shamar Givance had 5 assists for them, while Evan Kuhlman was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Valparaiso got a 14-point performance from Donovan Clay, who was supported by 9 points from Daniel Sackey. Ben Krikke had 4 assists in a losing cause for Valparaiso, while Eron Gordon grabbed 4 rebounds.
Evansville trailed at halftime, 33-25.
Evansville won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 31-23.
Evansville looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Loyola-Chicago. Valparaiso will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Drake.