ncaab Game Recap
Valparaiso Beacons vs Southern Illinois Salukis Wrap - Southern Illinois Wins 75-69
Valparaiso was burned for 27 points by Xavier Johnson on Wednesday as Southern Illinois picked up a 75-69 win at Banterra Center.
Southern Illinois won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -13.5-point spread.
Southern Illinois got 14 points from Trent Brown and another 13 points from Troy D'Amico. Xavier Johnson contributed 5 assists, while Clarence Rupert cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Valparaiso got 20 points from Cooper Schwieger in a losing cause and another 16 points from Isaiah Stafford. Darius DeAveiro contributed 4 assists for them, while Cooper Schwieger had 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Valparaiso were victorious, as the score was 34-30 at the break.
Southern Illinois had a 35-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Southern Illinois takes its act on the road to face Murray State looking for another win. For Valparaiso, they head home to face Missouri State.