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Valparaiso Beacons vs Evansville Aces Recap - Valparaiso Wins 76-69

Kobe King scored 20 points leading Valparaiso to a 76-69 victory over Evansville at Ford Center on Saturday.

Valparaiso was a -2.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Valparaiso got 18 points from Ben Krikke and another 15 points from Quinton Green. Ben Krikke contributed 5 assists, while Kobe King cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

Evansville got 18 points from Yacine Toumi in a losing cause and another 16 points from Antoine Smith Jr.. Marvin Coleman II contributed 3 assists for them, while Antoine Smith Jr. had 8 rebounds.

Valparaiso led at halftime, 34-29.

Valparaiso had a 33-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, Valparaiso takes its act home to face UIC looking for another win. For Evansville, they head on the road to face Southern Illinois.