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Valparaiso vs Western Illinois Final: 73-66 - Recap
Valparaiso got 21 points from Ola Ajiboye as they ran past Western Illinois 73-66 on Tuesday at Athletics-Recreation Center.
Valparaiso was a -2.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Cooper Schwieger had 13 points for Valparaiso and Jahari Williamson chipped in with 13 points. Darius DeAveiro had 7 assists for them, while Ola Ajiboye was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Western Illinois got a 19-point performance from Jesiah West, who was supported by 15 points from James Dent Jr.. James Dent Jr. had 7 assists in a losing cause for Western Illinois, while Drew Cisse grabbed 14 rebounds.
Valparaiso led at halftime, $HalfScore.
The rebound battle favored Western Illinois as they grabbed 36 boards, while Valparaiso only had 27
Valparaiso looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Southern. Western Illinois will aim to get back on the winning track at Illinois.