The Crusaders wrapped up their 2011-2012 regular season tonight with a 12 point victory over Butler. The win completed the regular season sweep and extended Valpo's win streak to 3 in games against Butler. The victory also gave Valpo a 13-2 home record this season.
KVW played out of his mind, scoring nearly every time he got the ball inside. He would eventually foul out but not before scoring 18 points and grabbing 5 rebounds. Will Bogan scored 14 and Ben Boggs chipped in 11, mostly at the line. Ryan Broekhoff was kept quiet offensively scoring only 6 but he grabbed 9 rebounds and blocked 2 shots.
The ARC was electric tonight, although slightly below capacity. The students really showed up in force tonight and got quite loud on occassion drowning out the Butler faithful who came North for tonight's game. As the game was winding down and Coach Drew had answered the chants for Shelton the only question was whether the students would rush the court or not. Well, that question was answered with the Event Staff roping off the court. After the trophy ceremony, the team rushed the student section! Fantastic moment.
Now the waiting begins. Tomorrow's games will wrap up the seeding. Valpo will have 8 days to rest up and prepare. Horizon League teams take notice, Valpo is 13-2 at home this year with losses coming at the end of games to Milwaukee and Oakland. Whatever happens, next week is going to be a fun ride!
Player of the Game: Kevin VanWijk - 18 points 5 rebounds, proved he is 100% tonight
POTG Runner Up: Will Bogan - he has been shooting it well. 14 points 3-5 from behind the ARC
Up Next: Valpo will play the second semi final game next Saturday night in the HL tournament.
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