The Hamilton Southeastern Royals entered their tilt with the Valparaiso Vikings with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. Hamilton Southeastern wrapped up 2023 with a 61-45 victory over Valparaiso. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Hamilton Southeastern has managed all season.
Donovan Hamilton was his usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 24 points and 11 rebounds. The match was his third in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Nate Orr, who scored 16 points along with six assists and five rebounds.
Hamilton Southeastern is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season. As for Valparaiso, their loss dropped their record down to 7-3.
Hamilton Southeastern won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Munster on December 28, 2023. Valparaiso won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Zionsville on December 28, 2023.