Valparaiso Beacons @ Milwaukee Panthers
| 1 | 2 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
VAL | 33 | 28 | 19 | 80 |
MILW | 38 | 23 | 15 | 76 |
Carter sparks Valparaiso late, beats Milwaukee 80-76 in OT
MILWAUKEE -- Keith Carter scored five of his 14 points and had a key rebound in the final 38 seconds of overtime to help Valparaiso beat Milwaukee 80-76 on Friday night for its fourth-straight win.
Matt Tiby made a layup to give Milwaukee its last lead, 74-73 with 48 seconds left. Carter hit a 3-pointer and the Crusaders led, 76-74. Tiby missed a 3-point attempt on the ensuing possession, and Carter grabbed the rebound, then made two free throws to stretch Valparaiso's lead to 78-74. Tiby made a layup with three seconds left, and Valparaiso's Shane Hammink made two free throws to end it.
Alec Peters made five 3-pointers and finished with 23 points to lead Valparaiso (25-5, 15-2 Horizon League), which entered the game having already clinched the league title. The Crusaders end their regular season at Green Bay on Saturday.
Tiby scored 21 points for Milwaukee (18-12, 9-8).
Game Information
Milwaukee, WI
Referee:Lamont Simpson
Referee:Jeff Spedoske
Referee:Jeffrey Smith
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 16-4 | - | 26-6 |
| Bradley | 13-7 | 3 | 21-13 |
| Illinois State | 12-8 | 4 | 23-13 |
| 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 |
| Horizon League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright State | 15-5 | - | 23-12 |
| Robert Morris | 13-7 | 2 | 22-11 |
| Green Bay | 12-8 | 3 | 18-15 |
| Detroit Mercy | 12-8 | 3 | 17-15 |
| Oakland | 12-8 | 3 | 16-16 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 11-9 | 4 | 17-15 |
| Northern Kentucky | 10-10 | 5 | 20-14 |
| Youngstown State | 8-12 | 7 | 15-17 |
| Milwaukee | 8-12 | 7 | 12-20 |
| Cleveland State | 6-14 | 9 | 11-22 |
| IU Indianapolis | 3-17 | 12 | 7-25 |
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