Valenzuela led Alfred to three consecutive wins over E8 foes Houghton, Russell Sage and Hartwick. Against Houghton on Tuesday, Valenzuela posted 12 points to go with a career-high 20 rebounds. On the defensive end, he was credited with two steals. Later in the week against Russell Sage, Valenzuela contributed with eight points and 13 boards, shooting 4-of-7 from the field. Against Hartwick, Valenzuela recorded his ninth double-double of the season, totaling 18 points and 19 rebounds. He has moved into second place in Alfred single-season program history with 248 rebounds in 2023-24.