Derrik Smits

No. 11 Butler, behind Kamar Baldwin, tops Creighton 71-57
By Michael Marot Jan. 04, 2020 02:29 PM EST

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...

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.
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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...