Valpo 90 Georgia Southern 81
This was a night of runs. Valpo jumped out to an early lead and every time Georgia Southern made a run Valpo answered right back. The refs also contributed to the game of runs by starting each half loading Georgia Southern up with fouls and then following that up by loading Valpo with fouls. That served to stop either team from really finding a rhythm offensively. Valpo scored 29 pts at the charity line while GSU scored 23.
The key to the game was the 35-25 rebounding advantage that Valpo enjoyed including an impressive 16 offensive rebound effort. Will Bogan also answered the call to be the third option by scoring 19 pts on 8-12 shooting. Broekhoff managed to lead the Crusaders in scoring once again with 22 pts despite shooting 4-11 from the field, but converted 13-16 from the free throw line. He also added 13 boards for a double double. Both teams suffered from foul trouble at the end of the game with Van Wijk and Bogan both fouling out for the Crusaders and Baskerville and Powers fouling out for the Eagles. Edwards stepped up in place of Van Wijk after he had to sit most of the 2nd half with foul trouble scoring 12 pts and grabbing 9 boards.
Overall, Valpo capped the week on the east coast with a victory after starting the week on the west coast with a tough loss. The Eagles were playing their first victory of the season and it showed at times. However, the lack of inside presence for the Eagles and the contributions of Bogan and Broekhoff made the difference in this game.
Player of the Game: Will Bogan
He single handedly kept the Crusaders in the lead as the Eagles made a run to close out the first half. He also stepped up and made shots after he looked tentative to do so on Monday night.
Valpo is back in action Monday night for the home opener against Holy Cross with a 7:05 cst tipoff.
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