Valparaiso Beacons @ Western Michigan Broncos
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
VAL | 26 | 50 | 76 |
WMU | 42 | 31 | 73 |
Justus McNair's midcourt 3-pointer at the buzzer gives Valparaiso a 76-73 win over Western Michigan
KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- — Freshman Justus McNair made a 3-pointer from midcourt just before the final buzzer to cap Valparaiso's game-closing 29-4 run and the Beacons knocked off Western Michigan 76-73 on Friday.
Valpo trailed 69-47 with 6:51 remaining.
Tied at 73-all, Western Michigan's Donovan Williams came up short on a 3-pointer from the corner and McNair grabbed the rebound with about four seconds left before racing the other way for a one-footed runner at the horn.
Cooper Schwieger scored 17 of his 19 points in the second half for the Beacons (6-5). Jefferson Monegro scored 13 points while going 4 of 15 from the floor, including 0 for 3 from 3-point range, and 5 for 9 from the line. McNair had 13 points and went 5 of 7 from the field (2 for 4 from 3-point range).
Chansey Willis Jr. finished with 16 points, seven rebounds and seven assists for the Broncos (3-8). Owen Lobsinger added 14 points for Western Michigan. Brandon Muntu finished with 12 points.
Monegro scored eight points in the first half and Valparaiso went into halftime trailing 42-26.
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Game Information
Kalamazoo, MI
Referee:Jon Campbell
Referee:John Floyd
Referee:Chris Fuller
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray State | 7-0 | - | 15-3 |
| Belmont | 6-2 | 1.5 | 16-3 |
| Bradley | 6-2 | 1.5 | 13-6 |
| Illinois State | 4-2 | 2.5 | 12-5 |
| Northern Iowa | 4-3 | 3 | 12-6 |
| UIC | 3-4 | 4 | 8-10 |
| Drake | 2-4 | 4.5 | 8-9 |
| Southern Illinois | 2-4 | 4.5 | 8-9 |
| Valparaiso | 2-5 | 5 | 8-10 |
| Indiana State | 1-5 | 5.5 | 8-9 |
| Evansville | 1-7 | 6.5 | 5-14 |
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 6-0 | - | 18-0 |
| Akron | 4-1 | 1.5 | 13-4 |
| Kent State | 4-1 | 1.5 | 13-4 |
| Toledo | 4-1 | 1.5 | 10-7 |
| Ohio | 4-2 | 2 | 10-8 |
| Buffalo | 3-2 | 2.5 | 13-4 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-3 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Bowling Green | 2-3 | 3.5 | 11-6 |
| Massachusetts | 2-4 | 4 | 11-7 |
| Western Michigan | 1-4 | 4.5 | 7-10 |
| Northern Illinois | 1-4 | 4.5 | 5-11 |
| Central Michigan | 1-5 | 5 | 5-13 |
| Ball State | 0-5 | 5.5 | 4-13 |
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