ncaab Game Recap
Valparaiso Defeats Western Michigan 71-60 - Recap
Valparaiso earned a 71-60 victory over Western Michigan on Sunday, getting 19 points from Thomas Kithier at University Arena in Read Fieldhouse.
Valparaiso was a -5.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Sheldon Edwards had 15 points for Valparaiso and Trevor Anderson chipped in with 11 points. Eron Gordon had 4 assists for them, while Ben Krikke was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Western Michigan got 13 points from Lamar Norman Jr. in a losing cause and another 12 points from Mileek McMillan. Gus Etchison contributed 3 assists for them, while Mack Smith had 9 rebounds.
Valparaiso was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Western Michigan won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 34-32.
Valparaiso heads into a battle against East-West. Western Michigan, meanwhile, will have their next action against Detroit.