ncaab Game Recap
Valparaiso Beacons vs Elon Phoenix Wrap - Elon Wins 82-78
Elon grabbed a 82-78 win over Valparaiso on Friday, behind a 19-point effort from Rob Higgins at Schar Center.
Elon won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -5.0-point spread.
Elon got 16 points from Max Mackinnon and another 11 points from Nick Dorn. Rob Higgins contributed 4 assists, while LA Pratt cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Valparaiso got 24 points from Jahari Williamson in a losing cause and another 21 points from Cooper Schwieger. Darius DeAveiro contributed 6 assists for them, while Jaxon Edwards had 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Elon were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Valparaiso won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-28.
Elon heads into a battle against William & Mary. Valparaiso, meanwhile, will have their next action against Bradley.