Mikki Nuccio’s (Ortonville, Mich./Brandon H.S.) goal with just five seconds remaining before halftime proved to be the difference in the match as Valparaiso defeated Butler 1-0 on a rainy and windy Wednesday afternoon at Eastgate Field.

“Both teams dealt with the difficult conditions well today and that is a testament to all of the players on both sides,” head coach John Marovich said after the match.

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