ncaab Game Recap
Valparaiso Downs Western Michigan 81-65 - Match Report
Ben Krikke scored 28 points for Valparaiso on Sunday, leading them to a 81-65 victory over Western Michigan at Athletics-Recreation Center.
Valparaiso won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -5.0-point spread as favorites.
Valparaiso got 26 points from Kobe King and another 10 points from Quinton Green. Darius DeAveiro contributed 10 assists, while Jerome Palm cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Western Michigan got 25 points from Lamar Norman Jr. in a losing cause and another 16 points from Tray Maddox Jr.. Lamar Norman Jr. contributed 3 assists for them, while Titus Wright had 12 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Valparaiso were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
The rebound battle favored Western Michigan as they grabbed 36 boards, while Valparaiso only had 33
Valparaiso looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Chicago State. Western Michigan will aim to get back on the winning track at Houston Baptist.