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Western Michigan Broncos at Valparaiso Beacons

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Final
65 - 81
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Valparaiso 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

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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:

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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