Valparaiso (4-12, 2-3 MVC)
Game #17 - January 15, 2022 - 2 p.m.
at Bradley (3-10, 0-4 MVC)
Renaissance Coliseum (4,200) - Peoria, Ill.
Next Up in Valpo Basketball: The Valpo women’s basketball team looks to bounce back from a Thursday loss and earn a split of the conference weekend on the road on Saturday afternoon when it plays at Bradley.
Previously: A second-quarter run by host Illinois State proved to be too much for Valpo to overcome Thursday night in Normal, Ill., as the Beacons saw their two-game winning streak come to an end with a 65-49 loss. Grace White led Valpo with 16 points and seven rebounds, while Shay Frederick posted 15 points and seven rebounds.
Following Valpo Basketball: Streaming Video: ESPN+
Radio: WVUR (95.1 FM, Valparaiso)
Streaming Audio: TuneIn app/YouTube
Links for all live coverage: Available via ValpoAthletics.com
Series Notes: The Braves lead the all-time series over Valpo, 12-3, and are 6-2 in eight matchups since Valpo joined the MVC prior to the 2017-18 season. Last season, the two squads split a two-game series played at the ARC. The opener on Feb. 4 saw Valpo match a program record with 17 made 3-pointers and overcome three separate double-digit deficits in a 71-66 victory. The next night, the Braves turned the tables, picking up a 61-51 win. Valpo is in search of its first-ever road win at Bradley, as the Braves have won all six matchups they have hosted in the series.
Head Coach Mary Evans: Mary Evans is in her fourth year at the helm of the program in 2021-22 and owns a record of 41-61. Evans has made an immediate impact on the program in her first three years, raising the team’s level of play to be competitive in a strong Missouri Valley Conference. Evans’ preferred style of play has been a big part of the program’s turnaround, as Valpo has led the MVC in 3-pointers made per game and in steals per game in each of the last two seasons.
