Northern Illinois Huskies @ Valparaiso Beacons
0-2, 0-2 Away
46
0-2, 0-2 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
NIU | 17 | 29 | 46 |
VAL | 23 | 46 | 69 |
2-0, 2-0 Home
69
2-0, 2-0 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
29% (19-65)
Field Goal %
52% (25-48)
22% (4-18)
Three Point %
54% (13-24)
57% (4-7)
Free Throw %
67% (6-9)
13
Turnovers
17
36
Rebounds
35
2
Largest Lead
25
Game Information
Valparaiso, IN
Referee:Jeff Spedoske
Referee:Brad Gaston
Referee:Michael Brya
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 19-65 | 25-48 |
| Field Goal % | 29 | 52 |
| 3PT | 4-18 | 13-24 |
| Three Point % | 22 | 54 |
| FT | 4-7 | 6-9 |
| Free Throw % | 57 | 67 |
| Rebounds | 36 | 35 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 16 | 4 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 20 | 31 |
| Assists | 7 | 16 |
| Steals | 10 | 8 |
| Blocks | 5 | 7 |
| Total Turnovers | 13 | 17 |
| Points Off Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Fast Break Points | 0 | 0 |
| Points in Paint | 0 | 0 |
| Fouls | 12 | 9 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 2 | 25 |
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 8-0 | - | 20-0 |
| Akron | 7-1 | 1 | 16-4 |
| Kent State | 6-2 | 2 | 15-5 |
| Toledo | 5-3 | 3 | 11-9 |
| Ohio | 5-4 | 3.5 | 11-10 |
| Bowling Green | 4-4 | 4 | 13-7 |
| Massachusetts | 4-5 | 4.5 | 13-8 |
| Buffalo | 3-5 | 5 | 13-7 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-5 | 5 | 9-11 |
| Ball State | 3-5 | 5 | 7-13 |
| Western Michigan | 2-6 | 6 | 8-12 |
| Northern Illinois | 2-6 | 6 | 6-13 |
| Central Michigan | 1-7 | 7 | 5-15 |
NCAA Division I
| Missouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 8-2 | - | 18-3 |
| Murray State | 8-2 | - | 16-5 |
| Bradley | 7-4 | 1.5 | 14-8 |
| Illinois State | 6-4 | 2 | 14-7 |
| UIC | 6-4 | 2 | 11-10 |
| Northern Iowa | 5-5 | 3 | 13-8 |
| Drake | 5-5 | 3 | 11-10 |
| Valparaiso | 4-5 | 3.5 | 10-10 |
| Southern Illinois | 2-7 | 5.5 | 8-12 |
| Indiana State | 2-8 | 6 | 9-12 |
| Evansville | 1-8 | 6.5 | 5-15 |
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