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UIC Flames vs Valparaiso Beacons Recap - Valparaiso Wins 84-77
Valparaiso earned a 84-77 victory over UIC on Saturday, getting 19 points from Cooper Schwieger at Athletics-Recreation Center.
Valparaiso won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +3.5-point spread as underdogs.
Ola Ajiboye had 16 points for Valparaiso and Darius DeAveiro chipped in with 10 points. Darius DeAveiro had 3 assists for them, while Cooper Schwieger was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
UIC got 18 points from CJ Jones in a losing cause and another 15 points from Filip Skobalj. CJ Jones contributed 8 assists for them, while Filip Skobalj had 6 rebounds.
Valparaiso was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Valparaiso as they grabbed 40 boards, while UIC only had 24
Valparaiso looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Southern Illinois. UIC will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Indiana State.