Valparaiso wins MGM Grand Main Event’s heavyweight bracket
LAS VEGAS — Alec Peters had 26 points and 12 rebounds, Shane Hammink scored 23 points and Valparaiso beat BYU 92-89 on Wednesday night in the championship game of the MGM Grand Main Event’s heavyweight bracket.
Hammink was fouled away from the basket with 52 seconds left and he hit two free throws for a 90-87 lead. But Eric Mika answered with an open shot under the basket to pull to 90-89.
Valparaiso dribbled down the clock and Peters made a contested layup with one second left on the shot clock.