Valparaiso Beacons @ Detroit Mercy Titans
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
VAL | 50 | 42 | 92 |
DETM | 29 | 45 | 74 |
Valparaiso beats Detroit 92-74, alone in first place
DETROIT -- Alec Peters had career highs of 39 points and 14 rebounds and Valparaiso beat Detroit 92-74 on Sunday in a battle for first place in the Horizon League.
Peters was 12-of-20 shooting and made all nine of his free throws in tying the Crusaders' Division I single-game scoring record. He also posted his fourth double-double in the last five games.
Tevonn Walker added 21 points for the Crusaders (13-3, 3-0), who won their third consecutive game and ended the Titans' three-game winning streak and their run of 12 straight home victories.
Anton Wilson hit 4 of 5 3-point attempts and 9 of 9 free throws in scoring 23 points for Detroit (9-6, 3-1). Paris Bass added 16 points and 10 rebounds.
Valparaiso led 50-29 at halftime. Detroit rallied within seven with 7:25 left but Peters had a bucket and three free throws and the lead remained in double figures.
Game Information
Detroit, MI
Referee:Tim Gattis
Referee:Kevin Mathis
Referee:Larry Martin
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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