Valparaiso delivers statement in win over Northern Iowa

MBB: Beacons hand UNI first Valley loss in impressive performance

Jefferson De La Cruz Monegro (2) and Darius DeAveiro (6) combined for 33 points in Valparaiso’s 80-73 win over Northern Iowa on Saturday. (James Richards/Valpo Athletics)

VALPARAISO - There’s no doubt Valparaiso’s 80-73 victory over Northern Iowa on Saturday afternoon is going to open some eyeballs around the Missouri Valley Conference.

Roger Powell Jr. doesn’t want to hear any of it.