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Valparaiso vs Missouri State Final: 73-72 - Recap
Cooper Schwieger scored 22 points leading Valparaiso to a 73-72 victory over Missouri State at Great Southern Bank Arena on Wednesday.
Bettors who backed Valparaiso were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +5.0 at sportsbooks.
All Wright had 14 points for Valparaiso and Tyler Schmidt chipped in with 14 points. Darius DeAveiro had 2 assists for them, while Devon Ellis was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
Missouri State got a 19-point performance from Vincent Brady II, who was supported by 15 points from Michael Osei-Bonsu. Michael Osei-Bonsu had 6 assists in a losing cause for Missouri State, while Michael Osei-Bonsu grabbed 9 rebounds.
The rebound battle favored Missouri State as they grabbed 25 boards, while Valparaiso only had 18
Valparaiso heads into a battle against Northern Iowa. Missouri State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Bradley.