Western Michigan Broncos @ Valparaiso Beacons
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
WMU | 17 | 38 | 55 |
VAL | 37 | 47 | 84 |
Owen Dease scores 18 to lead Valparaiso over Western Michigan 84-55
VALPARAISO, Ind. -- — Owen Dease came off the bench to score 18 and lead Valparaiso over Western Michigan 84-55 on Saturday.
Dease shot 7 for 11, including 4 for 7 from beyond the arc for the Beacons (5-2). Mark Brown Jr. added 15 points and Brody Whitaker scored 14.
Trey Lewis led the Broncos (3-5) in scoring, finishing with 13 points. Jalen Griffith had nine points and nine assists.
Valparaiso took the lead with 16:14 remaining in the first half and did not trail again. Dease led the team in scoring with 13 points in the first half to help put them up 37-17 at the break.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Antinio Petty
- Ervin Wilson
- Robert Felder
2025-26 Mid-American Conference Standings
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|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 0-0 | - | 7-0 |
| Miami (OH) | 0-0 | - | 6-0 |
| Kent State | 0-0 | - | 6-1 |
| Akron | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| Bowling Green | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | - | 5-3 |
| Massachusetts | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Toledo | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Central Michigan | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Western Michigan | 0-0 | - | 3-5 |
| Ball State | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
| Ohio | 0-0 | - | 1-6 |
2025-26 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 0-0 | - | 7-0 |
| Northern Iowa | 0-0 | - | 6-1 |
| Illinois State | 0-0 | - | 6-2 |
| Valparaiso | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| Drake | 0-0 | - | 5-3 |
| Murray State | 0-0 | - | 5-3 |
| UIC | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Bradley | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| Indiana State | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Evansville | 0-0 | - | 3-5 |
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