Detroit & Valpo Set Up Undefeated Showdown with Friday Victories

Men's Basketball Scoreboard (Jan. 8)
Detroit 87, UIC 69
Valparaiso 84, Oakland 67

Detroit’s High Octane Offense Burns Up Flames, 87-69, On Friday Night
The opening three went in from sophomore Paris Bass and the titans never looked back as the University of Detroit Mercy men's basketball team steamrolled UIC, 87-69, on Friday night in nationally-televised game on ESPNU.

Crusaders Make Statement With Friday Road Win at Oakland
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team showcased its defensive strength on Friday evening in front of a national television audience on ESPN2 and complemented it with a career-best performance offensively from sophomore Tevonn Walker as the Crusaders rolled to an 84-67 victory over Oakland at the O’Rena in Horizon League play.