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Valparaiso Downs Nicholls State 68-63 - Match Report
Valparaiso grabbed a 68-63 win over Nicholls State on Wednesday, behind a 24-point effort from Rakim Chaney at Athletics-Recreation Center.
Valparaiso got 13 points from Owen Dease and another 10 points from Shon Tupuola. Rakim Chaney contributed 3 assists, while Shon Tupuola cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Nicholls State got a 14-point performance from Trae English, who was supported by 11 points from Sincere Malone. Sincere Malone had 2 assists in a losing cause for Nicholls State, while Jalik Dunkley grabbed 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Valparaiso were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Valparaiso had a 29-27 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Valparaiso takes its act home to face Bryant looking for another win. For Nicholls State, they head on the road to face Murray State.