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Valparaiso Falls 66-60 Against Drake - Game Recap
Bennett Stirtz went off for 29 points and added 5 rebounds leading Drake over Valparaiso, 66-60, on Thursday at Athletics-Recreation Center.
Drake did not, however, defeat Valparaiso against the spread, which closed at -9.0 at most sportsbooks.
Drake got 12 points from Tavion Banks and another 8 points from Daniel Abreu. Bennett Stirtz contributed 4 assists, while Cam Manyawu cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Valparaiso got a 20-point performance from Tyler Schmidt, who was supported by 15 points from Isaiah Shaw. All Wright had 3 assists in a losing cause for Valparaiso, while Kaspar Sepp grabbed 7 rebounds.
Drake led at halftime, 35-27.
The rebound battle favored Drake as they grabbed 28 boards, while Valparaiso only had 17
Drake heads into a battle against St. Ambrose. Valparaiso, meanwhile, will have their next action against Central Michigan.