Detroit Mercy Titans at Valparaiso Beacons
· NCAA Men's Basketball
<span class="badge bg-danger" style="font-size: 1.2em; margin: 5px 0;">Final</span>
74 - 81
74 - 81
Hammink, Walker pace Valparaiso past Detroit 81-74
Hammink and Walker combined to shoot 26 for 29 from the free-throw line. Walker sealed it from the line shooting 5 for 6 to finish at 12 of 14. Hammink was 14-for-15 shooting from the line.
Jaume Sorolla's jumper with 7:23 to play gave Valparaiso (12-4, 2-1 Horizon) a 67-52 lead, but Detroit chipped away and reduced its deficit to 73-70 when Chris Jenkins made a 3 with 1:40 remaining.
But on the Crusaders' next possession, Hammink drew contact on his layup, got fouled and converted the 3-point play for a 76-70 lead.
Alec Peters added 17 points on 7-for-9 shooting and had 11 rebounds for the Crusaders.
Jenkins led Detroit (2-14, 0-4) with 18 points and 10 rebounds. DeShawndre Black had 14 points and Josh McFolley added 10.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 74 - 81 |
| 2nd 0:09 | Jaume Sorolla Defensive Rebound. | 74 - 81 |
| 2nd 0:09 | Corey Allen missed Three Point Jumper. | 74 - 81 |
| 2nd 0:14 | Chris Jenkins Defensive Rebound. | 74 - 81 |
| 2nd 0:14 | Tevonn Walker missed Free Throw. | 74 - 81 |
Statistics
 DETM |
 VAL |
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|---|---|---|
| 29-71 | FG | 22-42 |
| 41 | Field Goal % | 52 |
| 12-27 | 3PT | 4-15 |
| 44 | Three Point % | 27 |
| 4-9 | FT | 33-42 |
| 44 | Free Throw % | 79 |
| 33 | Rebounds | 37 |
| 15 | Offensive Rebounds | 7 |
| 18 | Defensive Rebounds | 30 |
| 17 | Assists | 17 |
| 12 | Steals | 11 |
| 1 | Blocks | 4 |
| 17 | Turnovers | 20 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 17 | Total Turnovers | 20 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 27 | Points Off Turnovers | 19 |
| 7 | Fast Break Points | 12 |
| 24 | Points in Paint | 28 |
| 31 | Fouls | 14 |
| 4 | Largest Lead | 15 |
Game Information
Venue: Athletics-Recreation Center
Location: Valparaiso, IN
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Location: Valparaiso, IN
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2025-26 Horizon League Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright State | 15-5 | - | 23-12 |
| Robert Morris | 13-7 | 2 | 22-11 |
| Green Bay | 12-8 | 3 | 18-15 |
| Detroit Mercy | 12-8 | 3 | 17-15 |
| Oakland | 12-8 | 3 | 16-16 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 11-9 | 4 | 17-15 |
| Northern Kentucky | 10-10 | 5 | 20-14 |
| Youngstown State | 8-12 | 7 | 15-17 |
| Milwaukee | 8-12 | 7 | 12-20 |
| Cleveland State | 6-14 | 9 | 11-22 |
| IU Indianapolis | 3-17 | 12 | 7-25 |
2025-26 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 16-4 | - | 26-6 |
| Bradley | 13-7 | 3 | 21-13 |
| Illinois State | 12-8 | 4 | 23-13 |
| Murray State | 12-8 | 4 | 20-13 |
| UIC | 12-8 | 4 | 19-16 |
| Northern Iowa | 11-9 | 5 | 23-13 |
| Valparaiso | 11-9 | 5 | 18-15 |
| Southern Illinois | 10-10 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Drake | 6-14 | 10 | 14-20 |
| Indiana State | 4-16 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Evansville | 3-17 | 13 | 7-25 |