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Valparaiso Defeats Eastern Illinois 66-63 - Recap
Valparaiso earned a 66-63 victory over Eastern Illinois on Tuesday, getting 15 points from Isaiah Barnes at Athletics-Recreation Center.
Valparaiso won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -6.0-point spread.
Valparaiso got 13 points from JT Pettigrew and another 12 points from Rakim Chaney. Mark Brown Jr. contributed 3 assists, while Isaiah Barnes cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Eastern Illinois got a 16-point performance from Preston Turner, who was supported by 12 points from Zion Fruster. Zion Fruster had 2 assists in a losing cause for Eastern Illinois, while Terry McMorris grabbed 11 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Valparaiso were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Eastern Illinois had a 34-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Valparaiso looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Kentucky. Eastern Illinois will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Nicholls State.