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Valparaiso Today
By the People, for the People
Valparaiso's Connolly leads team against Northern Iowa
Beacons look to end losing streak after 20-point performance
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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The Valparaiso Beacons, currently 0-27 on the season and 0-16 in the Missouri Valley Conference, will face off against the Northern Iowa Panthers, who have a 13-13 overall record and 9-7 conference record. The Beacons will be led by a player who recently had a 20-point showing, though the team has struggled mightily this season.
Why it matters
Valparaiso has not won a single game this season, making this a crucial matchup as they look to end their lengthy losing streak. Northern Iowa, on the other hand, has a chance to improve their conference record and standing with a win over the winless Beacons.
The details
The Valparaiso Beacons have yet to win a game this season, going 0-27 overall and 0-16 in Missouri Valley Conference play. In their most recent game, one of their players had a 20-point performance, though the team ultimately fell short. They will now face off against the Northern Iowa Panthers, who have a 13-13 overall record and 9-7 conference record, giving them a chance to pick up another win and improve their standing in the MVC.
- The game will take place on February 25, 2026.
The players
Valparaiso Beacons
The men's basketball team from Valparaiso University, currently 0-27 on the season and 0-16 in the Missouri Valley Conference.
Northern Iowa Panthers
The men's basketball team from the University of Northern Iowa, currently 13-13 overall and 9-7 in the Missouri Valley Conference.
The takeaway
This matchup between the winless Valparaiso Beacons and the struggling but more competitive Northern Iowa Panthers represents an opportunity for the Beacons to finally break through and earn their first win of the season, though they will be heavy underdogs against their conference rivals.
