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Recap - Valparaiso Defeats Northern Iowa 83-80
Kevion Taylor scored 22 points leading Valparaiso to a 83-80 victory over Northern Iowa at Athletics-Recreation Center on Wednesday.
Bettors who backed Valparaiso were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +1.5 at sportsbooks.
Trevor Anderson had 16 points for Valparaiso and Thomas Kithier chipped in with 15 points. Darius DeAveiro had 6 assists for them, while Thomas Kithier was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Northern Iowa got 33 points from Noah Carter in a losing cause and another 14 points from Trae Berhow. Noah Carter contributed 5 assists for them, while Noah Carter had 10 rebounds.
Valparaiso was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Valparaiso as they grabbed 34 boards, while Northern Iowa only had 25
Valparaiso heads into a battle against Indiana State. Northern Iowa, meanwhile, will have their next action against Drake.