Valparaiso wins 87-82 against Northern Illinois
Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Valparaiso Crusaders: Game Highlights
Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Valparaiso Crusaders: Game Highlights
VALPARAISO, Ind. -- — Cooper Schwieger scored 17 points as Valparaiso beat Northern Illinois 87-82 on Wednesday night.
Schwieger also had seven rebounds for the Beacons (4-2). Tyler Schmidt shot 5 of 9 from the field and 7 for 8 from the line to add 17 points. All Wright shot 5 for 10, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with 13 points.
Nasir Muhammad led the way for the Huskies (2-5) with 21 points. Northern Illinois also got 20 points and three blocks from Quentin Jones. James Dent Jr. also recorded 15 points, six rebounds and four assists.
Valparaiso went into the half ahead of Northern Illinois 41-39. Wright scored 13 points in the half. Schwieger scored 17 points in the second half.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Randy Heimerman
- Edward Crenshaw
- Matt Rafferty
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