Crusaders wake up in time to dispatch Huskies

The Valparaiso University student section tries to distract Northern Illinois free-throw shooter Travon Baker during their game Tuesday at the Athletics-Recreation Center in Valparaiso.

Crusaders wake up in time to dispatch Huskies

Valparaiso University's Ryan Broekhoff shoots a 3-pointer against Northern Illinois University on Tuesday at the Athletics-Recreation Center. The game tipped off at 7 a.m., which is the earliest in VU history.

Crusaders wake up in time to dispatch Huskies

Valparaiso University's Kevin Van Wijk drives to the basket during Tuesday's game against Northern Illinois University at the Athletics-Recreation Center in Valparaiso.

Crusaders wake up in time to dispatch Huskies

Valparaiso University's Matt Kenney tries to gain control of the ball against Northern Illinois's Aksel Bolin on Tuesday at the Athletics-Recreation Center in Valparaiso.

Crusaders wake up in time to dispatch Huskies

Valparaiso University's Erik Buggs falls to the floor while he battles for the ball with Northern Illinois' Sam Mader, 14, and Travon Baker, 5, during the second half Tuesday at the Athletics-Recreation Center in Valparaiso. Buggs was injured on the play and came out of the game.

Crusaders wake up in time to dispatch Huskies

Valparaiso University's Matt Kenney is fouled by Northern Illinois' Darrell Bowie during their nationally televised game Tuesday at the Athletics Recreation-Center.

Crusaders wake up in time to dispatch Huskies

Valparaiso University sophomores Justin Mortenson, left, and Joey Basil celebrate a 3-pointer during the first half of Tuesday's game against Northern Illinois University at the Athletics Recreation Center in Valparaiso. The game was nationally televised on ESPN as part of its 2012 Tip-Off M…

Crusaders wake up in time to dispatch Huskies

Valparaiso University's Ryan Broekhoff celebrates after dunking against Northern Illinois University on Tuesday at the Athletics-Recreation Center.

Crusaders wake up in time to dispatch Huskies

Valparaiso University coach Bryce Drew, right, laughs with player Ryan Broekhoff after defeating Northern Illinois University 69-46 at the Athletics-Recreation Center on Tuesday in Valparaiso. The game was nationally televised on ESPN as part of its Tip-Off Marathon.

Ryan Broekhoff

Valparaiso's Ryan Broekhoff celebrates after dunking against Northern Illinois earlier this season.

VU's Kevin Van Wijk

Valparaiso University's Kevin Van Wijk drives to the basket during a regular-season game.

Crusaders wake up in time to dispatch Huskies

Valparaiso University's Eric Buggs drives to the hoop against Northern Illinois' Travon Baker during the first half of their game Tuesday at the Athletics-Recreation Center in Valparaiso.

Crusaders wake up in time to dispatch Huskies

Valparaiso University's Ryan Broekhoff blocks the shot of Northern Illinois' Darrell Bowie during their game Tuesday at the Athletics-Recreation Center in Valparaiso.

NIU plans vigil on 2nd anniversary of shootings

CHICAGO | Northern Illinois University plans a memorial wreath presentation and candlelight vigil to mark the second anniversary of shootings on the campus that left five students dead.