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Valparaiso Downs James Madison 81-79 - Match Report
Valparaiso grabbed a 81-79 win over James Madison on Sunday, behind a 23-point effort from Ben Krikke at Enmarket Arena.
Bettors who backed Valparaiso were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +15.5 at sportsbooks.
Quinton Green had 18 points for Valparaiso and Kobe King chipped in with 16 points. Nick Edwards had 6 assists for them, while Ben Krikke was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
James Madison got 21 points from Terrence Edwards in a losing cause and another 18 points from Takal Molson. Terrence Edwards contributed 2 assists for them, while Terrence Edwards had 6 rebounds.
Valparaiso won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-27.
Next game, Valparaiso takes its act on the road to face Belmont looking for another win. For James Madison, they head home to face Eastern Kentucky.