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MISSOURI VALLEY COMMITS
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Both men’s and women’s basketball teams spent part of their summer training here on campus. The men’s team recently released their nonconference schedule, which includes some big time matchups. One to be noted is the Big 10 conference team of Ohio State on Dec. 17 in Columbus, Ohio.
The men’s team has several key returners, including the Missouri Valley Conference Freshman of the Year, Cooper Schweiger. He is expected to put up big numbers this year after such a stellar performance last season, averaging 13.9 points per game and 5.4 rebounds per game. Other important returners include Isaiah Stafford, averaging 16.9 points per game last season and 1.62 steals per game, ranking third in the Missouri Valley Conference. Darius DeAveiro also returns, bringing in key assist numbers with 170 points last season, ranking third best in Valpo history for a single season.
The men’s basketball team also welcomes 11 newcomers, alongside the six returning roster players. With a completely new look to men’s basketball, the team looks to improve. The team is rallied by head coach Roger Powell Jr. in his second season leading the Beacons.
The women’s basketball team is also welcoming six new team members, alongside the seven returners from last season. Returning for her 5th year, Leah Earnest is a huge asset to the team this season. Leading the team with 16.5 points per game, she earned All-MVC Second Team honors last season.
Some more notable returners are Naveah and Saniya Jackson. Both appearing in all thirty games last season as freshmen, the Jackson twins will definitely be players to keep track of. Saniya Jackson was also was one of seventeen freshman in the country last year with 50 or more steals and less than 45 turnovers.
Although their schedule has yet to be released, the women’s basketball team is looking to improve on their record this season. With the addition of several new players, transfers and freshmen, they are looking towards improvements across the board.
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