Beacons give blood, sweat and tears in loss to Drake

MBB: Late rally comes up short as Valpo falls to undefeated Drake in Valley opener

VALPARAISO - Tyler Schmidt left some blood and a lot of sweat on Homer Drew Court at the Athletics-Recreation Center on Thursday night.

Roger Powell added some tears during Thursday’s postgame press conference following Valparaiso’s oh-so-close 66-60 loss to undefeated Drake in the Missouri Valley Conference opener.