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Xavier forward Tyrique Jones (4) shoots under Butler forward Sean McDermott (22) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020. Butler defeated Xavier 66-61. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 19 Butler holds off Xavier, loses Thompson to injury

By Mark Ambrogi Feb. 12, 2020 09:00 PM EST

Butler center Derrik Smits (21) shoots over Creighton forward Christian Bishop (13) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 11 Butler, behind Kamar Baldwin, tops Creighton 71-57

By Michael Marot Jan. 04, 2020 02:29 PM EST

Butler's Khalif Battle, left, and Louisiana Monroe's Josh Nicholas, right, battle for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Smits scores 16 to lead No. 12 Bulldogs over Warhawks 67-36

By Jim Johnson Dec. 28, 2019 06:01 PM EST

A balanced No. 18 Butler routs Southern 66-41, goes to 10-1

By Mark Ambrogi Dec. 14, 2019 02:16 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Butler’s unselfishness translated into a healthy balanced attack. Bryce Golden scored 12 points on 4-of-5 shooting...

Valpo center Derrik Smits joins Butler as graduate transfer

May. 06, 2019 12:20 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Former Valparaiso center Derrik Smits will play his final college basketball season at Butler. The 7-foot-1 center will be eligible...

Valparaiso head coach Matt Lottich yells from the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Loyola of Chicago in the quarterfinal round of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament, Friday, March 8, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri Valley - First Round - Game 2 (win) at Drake Bulldogs 3/8/2019

Mar. 08, 2019 02:09 PM EST

Valparaiso's Markus Golder, right, shoots next to Indiana State's Allante Holston during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Missouri Valley Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 7, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri Valley - First Round - Game 1 (win) at Loyola (IL) Ramblers 3/8/2019

Mar. 07, 2019 08:05 PM EST

Kennell scores 20 to lead Bradley past Valparaiso 67-42

Feb. 27, 2019 10:38 PM EST
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Nate Kennell had a season-high 20 points as Bradley rolled past Valparaiso 67-42 on Wednesday night. Elijah Childs had 18 points...

Green scores 22 to lead N. Iowa over Valparaiso 64-53

Feb. 23, 2019 11:08 PM EST
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — AJ Green had 22 points as Northern Iowa beat Valparaiso 64-53 on Saturday night. Luke McDonnell had 13 points for Northern...

Smits with 11, Valparaiso holds on to beat S. Illinois 55-52

Feb. 20, 2019 11:23 PM EST
VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) — Derrik Smits scored 11 points off the bench and Valparaiso held on to beat Southern Illinois 55-52 on Wednesday night to snap a three-game...

Ellingson scores 21 to lift Drake over Valparaiso 84-79

Feb. 16, 2019 05:40 PM EST
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Brady Ellingson had 21 points as Drake narrowly beat Valparaiso 84-79 on Saturday. Nick McGlynn had 16 points and nine rebounds...

Key lifts Indiana St. over Valparaiso 87-82 in OT

Feb. 13, 2019 11:10 PM EST
VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) — Tyreke Key had a career-high 32 points as Indiana State edged past Valparaiso 87-82 in overtime on Wednesday night. Key hit 15...

Freeman helps Valparaiso upset Illinois State 69-53 on road

Feb. 05, 2019 10:10 PM EST
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Freshman Javon Freeman scored a career-high 27 points on 11-of-13 shooting and Valparaiso upset Illinois State 69-53 on Tuesday night. ...

Wilkins scores career-high 20 as Drake beats Valpo 70-59

Jan. 26, 2019 11:52 PM EST
VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) — Freshman D.J. Wilkins had a season-high 20 points — his 10th consecutive game scoring in double figures — to help Drake beat Valparaiso 70-59...

Smits leads Valparaiso past Northern Iowa 75-66

Jan. 19, 2019 07:19 PM EST
VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) — Derrik Smits finished with 21 points and 11 rebounds for his third double-double of the season and Valparaiso turned back Northern Iowa 75-66...

Valparaiso holds off Southern Illinois 65-61

Jan. 12, 2019 06:17 PM EST
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Derrik Smits scored 16 points with eight rebounds and Deion Lavender had a clutch basket with 13 seconds left and Valparaiso held off...

Golder's half-court shot lifts Valparaiso over Illinois St.

Jan. 02, 2019 11:12 PM EST
VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) — Markus Golder put up a leaping, one-handed shot from half court , the ball snapping through the net at the buzzer as Valparaiso completed a...

Valparaiso beats Div. II Purdue Northwest 97-61

Dec. 29, 2018 04:57 PM EST
VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) — Ryan Fazekas scored 19 points with five rebounds and led five players in double-figure scoring as Valparaiso beat Division II Purdue...

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