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Valparaiso Beats Western Illinois 80–58 in Season Opener

Valparaiso Beacons men’s basketball opened the 2026–27 season with an 80–58 win over Western Illinois Leathernecks on Monday.

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Valparaiso Beacons men's basketball defeated Western Illinois Leathernecks 80–58 on Monday to open the 2026–27 season.

J.T. Pettigrew scored a game-high 18 points, making 6 of 11 field goals and 6 of 9 free throws. Rajan Roberts added 13 points on 3-of-8 shooting from the floor and 7-of-11 free-throw accuracy. Rakim Chaney finished with 10 points, hitting 3 of 7 shots — including 1 of 4 from 3-point range — and 3 of 6 free throws, plus three steals.

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Daivion Traylor led Western Illinois with 14 points and six rebounds. Makai Kvamme scored 13 points, and Jack Riley added 11.

Valparaiso travels to Purdue on Friday. Western Illinois faces Houston Christian on Saturday.

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