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Valpo Survives Scare From Upset Minded UIC

Last updated on Tuesday, February 9, 2010

(VALPARAISO, IN) - Brandon Wood and Ryan Broekhoff scored 18 points apiece as the Valparaiso Crusaders defeated the Illinois-Chicago Flames 83-82 at the ARC in Valparaiso.

Brandon McPherson added 15 points as the Crusaders are back to .500 overall at 13-13 and improve to 8-6 in the Horizon League.

Jeremy Buttell led the Flames with a game-high 25 points with Robo Kreps finishing with 17 as UIC drops to 6-18, 2-12 in the Horizon and 0-12 on the road this season.

Valpo hits the road to face the Cleveland State Vikings on Thursday night.

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