Western Michigan Broncos at Valparaiso Beacons
· NCAA Men's BasketballValparaiso earns 81-65 win over Western Michigan
Krikke was 13 of 24 shooting, including 0 for 3 from distance, and went 2 for 5 from the line for the Beacons (1-1). Kobe King scored 26 points while shooting 9 for 13 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free throw line. Quinton Green added 10 points.
The Broncos (1-2) were led by Lamar Norman Jr., who recorded 25 points. Tray Maddox Jr. added 16 points for Western Michigan. In addition, Markeese Hastings finished with six points.
Up next for Valparaiso is a Wednesday matchup with Chicago State on the road. Western Michigan visits Houston Baptist on Friday.
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Recent Plays
| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 65 - 81 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 65 - 81 |
| 2nd 0:22 | Joe Hedstrom Defensive Rebound. | 65 - 81 |
| 2nd 0:25 | Jefferson Monegro missed Layup. | 65 - 81 |
| 2nd 0:34 | Western Michigan Defensive Rebound. | 65 - 81 |
Statistics
WMU |
VAL |
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|---|---|---|
| 22-62 | FG | 31-62 |
| 35 | Field Goal % | 50 |
| 5-24 | 3PT | 6-19 |
| 21 | Three Point % | 32 |
| 16-27 | FT | 13-21 |
| 59 | Free Throw % | 62 |
| 42 | Rebounds | 37 |
| 13 | Offensive Rebounds | 7 |
| 29 | Defensive Rebounds | 30 |
| 9 | Assists | 18 |
| 5 | Steals | 5 |
| 1 | Blocks | 3 |
| 12 | Turnovers | 8 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 12 | Total Turnovers | 8 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 7 | Points Off Turnovers | 16 |
| 2 | Fast Break Points | 20 |
| 24 | Points in Paint | 46 |
| 18 | Fouls | 21 |
| 2 | Largest Lead | 18 |
Game Information
Venue: Athletics-Recreation Center
Location: Valparaiso, IN
Attendance: 1,680 | Capacity:
Location: Valparaiso, IN
Attendance: 1,680 | Capacity:
2025-26 Mid-American Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 18-0 | - | 32-2 |
| Akron | 17-1 | 1 | 29-6 |
| Kent State | 14-4 | 4 | 24-10 |
| Toledo | 11-7 | 7 | 19-15 |
| Bowling Green | 9-9 | 9 | 18-14 |
| Ohio | 9-9 | 9 | 15-17 |
| Buffalo | 7-11 | 11 | 17-15 |
| Massachusetts | 7-11 | 11 | 17-16 |
| Ball State | 7-11 | 11 | 12-19 |
| Central Michigan | 6-12 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Western Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-14 | 14 | 9-21 |
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 | 22-12 |
| 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 |


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