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Evansville Defeats Valparaiso 79-69 - Recap

Valparaiso was scorched by Connor Turnbull for 27 points as Evansville defeated them 79-69 in NCAA action on Sunday.

Evansville won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +1.5-point spread as underdogs.

Tayshawn Comer had 17 points for Evansville and Gabriel Pozzato chipped in with 12 points. Tayshawn Comer had 11 assists for them, while Joshua Hughes was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.

Valparaiso got 17 points from All Wright in a losing cause and another 14 points from Isaiah Shaw. Darius DeAveiro contributed 5 assists for them, while Darius DeAveiro had 7 rebounds.

Evansville was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Evansville won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 27-25.

Evansville looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Indiana State. Valparaiso will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Missouri State.