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Phoenix Edge Crusaders In Overtime

Last updated on Tuesday, February 22, 2011

(GREEN BAY, WI) - Bryquis Perine scored seven of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s nine points in overtime, including the game-winning basket with eleven seconds remaining as the Phoenix edged Valparaiso 81-80 in Green Bay.

Alec Brown led UWGB with 22 points and twelve rebounds with Perine finishing with 20 points as the Phoenix snapped a five-game losing streak.

Brandon Wood scored 24 points for Valpo with Ryan Broekhoff adding 20 as the Crusaders fall to 20-9, 11-5 in Horizon League play.

Valparaiso falls a full game behind first-place Cleveland State and a half-game behind second-place Butler in the conference.

The Crusaders are back home on Thursday night to host the Loyola Ramblers.

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