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
Valparaiso, IN
Referee:Antinio Petty
Referee:Ervin Wilson
Referee:Robert Felder
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 11-0 | - | 23-0 |
| Akron | 10-1 | 1 | 19-4 |
| Kent State | 8-3 | 3 | 17-6 |
| Ohio | 7-5 | 4.5 | 13-11 |
| Toledo | 6-5 | 5 | 12-11 |
| Massachusetts | 6-6 | 5.5 | 15-9 |
| Bowling Green | 5-6 | 6 | 14-9 |
| Buffalo | 4-7 | 7 | 14-9 |
| Northern Illinois | 3-7 | 7.5 | 7-14 |
| Ball State | 3-7 | 7.5 | 7-15 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-8 | 8 | 9-14 |
| Central Michigan | 3-8 | 8 | 7-16 |
| Western Michigan | 2-8 | 8.5 | 8-14 |
| Missouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 11-2 | - | 21-3 |
| Murray State | 9-4 | 2 | 17-7 |
| Bradley | 9-4 | 2 | 16-8 |
| UIC | 8-5 | 3 | 13-11 |
| Illinois State | 7-5 | 3.5 | 15-8 |
| Northern Iowa | 6-6 | 4.5 | 14-9 |
| Drake | 6-7 | 5 | 12-12 |
| Valparaiso | 5-7 | 5.5 | 11-12 |
| Southern Illinois | 4-8 | 6.5 | 10-13 |
| Indiana State | 3-10 | 8 | 10-14 |
| Evansville | 1-11 | 9.5 | 5-18 |
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