ncaab Game Recap
Belmont vs Valparaiso Final: 77-68 - Recap
Belmont earned a 77-68 victory over Valparaiso on Saturday, getting 18 points from Malik Dia at Curb Event Center.
Bettors who backed Belmont were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -15.5.
Belmont got 14 points from Ja'Kobi Gillespie and another 12 points from Jayce Willingham. Ja'Kobi Gillespie contributed 5 assists, while Malik Dia cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Valparaiso got 21 points from Isaiah Stafford in a losing cause and another 18 points from Cooper Schwieger. Darius DeAveiro contributed 5 assists for them, while Ola Ajiboye had 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Belmont were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Belmont won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 39-29.
Belmont heads into a battle against Lipscomb. Valparaiso, meanwhile, will have their next action against Central Michigan.