Hoosier Helmet just out of reach for Valparaiso

FB: Near interception and late fumble keep Valpo from knocking off Butler

VALPARAISO - Jake Birmingham had the ball in his hands until he didn’t.

Caron Tyler had the game in his hands until he didn’t.

The Valparaiso football team had the Hoosier Helmet in their hands until they didn’t.

A missed interception and a key fumble overshadowed a game effort from Valparaiso on Saturday afternoon as Butler walked out of Brown Field with a 24-17 win and possession of the Hoosier Helmet.