Five takeaways from Valparaiso's 87-82 win over Northern Illinois

MBB: Schwieger finds his shot, Schmidt finds the basket, Wright flexes his muscles

VALPARAISO - Wednesday afternoon was a time for reactions.

Cooper Schwieger gesturing to his father after knocking down a 3-pointer.

Tyler Schmidt’s family section erupting in cheers after the fifth-year senior scored with a second left on the shot clock.

All Wright flexing down the court after a sequence where he knocked down a 3-pointer, stole the ball and scored again.

Roger Powell Jr. breathing a sigh of relief after his Valparaiso men’s basketball team held off multiple runs by Northern Illinois to pull out an 87-82 win at the Athletics-Recreation Center.

The Beacons have now won three games in a row for the first time under Powell.

Here are five takeaways from Wednesday’s victory over Northern Illinois…