Valparaiso Beacons @ Drake Bulldogs
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
VAL | 38 | 43 | 81 |
DRKE | 40 | 36 | 76 |
JT Pettigrew posts double-double to help Valparaiso defeat Drake 81-76
DES MOINES, Iowa -- — JT Pettigrew had 23 points and 12 rebounds to lead Valparaiso to an 81-76 victory over Drake on Monday night.
Rakim Chaney added 20 points and six rebounds. for the Beacons (13-12, 7-7 Missouri Valley Conference). Brody Whitaker scored 13.
Jalen Quinn finished with 33 points to pace the Bulldogs (12-14, 6-9). Eli Shetlar added 15 points and Isaiah Carr pitched in with 14 points and two blocks.
Chaney scored 11 points in the first half and Valparaiso trailed 40-38. Pettigrew's 16-point second half helped Valparaiso close out the five-point victory.
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Game Information
Des Moines, IA
Referee:Bret Smith
Referee:Brooks Wells
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 |
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