- Matchup: Valparaiso Beacons vs UNI Panthers
- Date: Monday, December 29, 2025
- Venue: McLeod Center, Cedar Falls, IA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The UNI Panthers (9-3) are set to face off against the Valparaiso Beacons (6-6) at the McLeod Center this Monday.
In their previous matchup, the Valparaiso Beacons suffered a loss to Murray State, concluding the game at 85-79. The Beacons committed 24 fouls while Murray State committed 17. Valparaiso struggled from beyond the arc, making only 6 of their 18 attempts. Conversely, Murray State capitalized on free throws, hitting 23 of 28 for an impressive 82.1%. They also secured 31 rebounds, with 10 being offensive, and recorded 12 assists along with 5 steals. Defensively, Valparaiso allowed their opponents to shoot 49.1% from the field on 28 of 57 attempts and managed to distribute 14 assists while forcing 11 turnovers, generating 4 steals. On the glass, the Beacons gathered 27 rebounds, including 10 offensive. From the line, they converted 10 of 15 free throws, achieving a rate of 66.7%, and finished the contest with a 47.7% shooting rate (31 of 65), while making 7 of 18 three-point attempts.
A standout for Valparaiso was Owen Dease, who scored 25 points on an efficient 10 of 13 shooting, alongside 4 rebounds and 2 assists in just 28 minutes of play.
Valparaiso enters this matchup with a season record of 6-6. They average 10.9 turnovers per game and commit 18.3 fouls. The Beacons are pulling down 38.3 rebounds per game and have amassed 152 assists, ranking 319th nationally in assists per game. Their three-point shooting stands at 30.9% (88 of 285), while their free throw accuracy is at 69.7%. They score an average of 73.3 points per game, ranking 279th nationally, with an overall shooting percentage of 41.8%.
On defense, the Beacons force an average of 12.7 turnovers while committing 18.8 personal fouls. They yield 30.4% from three-point range and rank 131st in points allowed per game (71.2). The defense has an opponent shooting percentage of 41.8% (289 of 691), allowing 37.5 rebounds per game, ranking 38th in assists surrendered, with 134 given up this season.
In their last game, the UNI Panthers faced a loss to St. Mary’s with a score of 63-58. UNI allowed St. Mary’s to grab 40 rebounds, including 13 offensive. The Panthers struggled from three-point territory, sinking only 4 of 20 attempts (20.0%), but excelled at the free-throw line, making 25 of 27 for a stellar rate of 92.6%. St. Mary’s shot 17 of 53 from the floor (32.1%). UNI, meanwhile, shot 24 of 55, resulting in a 43.6% field goal percentage, and made 7 of 20 three-point attempts (35.0%) while converting 3 of their free throws (75.0%). St. Mary’s committed 11 fouls, resulting in only 4 trips to the charity stripe for the Panthers, who also recorded 7 steals and gathered a total of 22 rebounds.
Key player for UNI, Trey Campbell, scored 18 points in 38 minutes, adding 5 assists and shooting 8 of 16 (50.0%), alongside 5 rebounds.
This season, UNI holds a record of 9-3. The Panthers commit 15.5 fouls per game and have a free throw percentage of 67.2%. They provide 17.3 assists per game (ranking 59th nationally) and lose possession through turnovers 9.3 times per game. They have scored a total of 854 points this year, averaging 71.2 points per game, with 33.3 rebounds per game and shooting 46.4% from the floor (148th nationally).
The Panthers’ defense yields 25.9% on three-point attempts (69 of 266) and allows opposing teams to convert 71.7% from the free throw line. They surrender 10.2 assists and 36.7 rebounds nightly, ranking 22nd and 279th in those categories defensively. UNI ranks 2nd nationally in points allowed per game with 58.1, forcing foes into an average of 14.0 turnovers and allowing them to shoot 36.9% from the field (7th in D-1).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA contest against the spread?
Selection: Opt for Valparaiso
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