NCAAB · Final

Southern Indiana Tops Valparaiso in Upset Victory

Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 3:00 PM ET · Athletics-Recreation Center

Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 64, Valparaiso Beacons 56, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles vs Valparaiso Beacons?

Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles beat Valparaiso Beacons 64-56 at Athletics-Recreation Center on November 26, 2025.

Who was favored in Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles vs Valparaiso Beacons?

Valparaiso Beacons were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -535 (about 84% implied). The underdog won.

In a surprising turn of events, the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles defeated the Valparaiso Beacons with a final score of 64-56 at the Athletics-Recreation Center. This victory marks a significant achievement for Southern Indiana, who entered the matchup with a 2-5 record, while Valparaiso boasted a 4-2 record prior to the game.

Southern Indiana's recent form has been challenging, with a record of 2-8 over their last ten games and a current losing streak of two games. Their average scoring during this stretch was 71.9 points per game, but they struggled defensively, allowing an average of 78.4 points. In contrast, Valparaiso had a stronger recent performance, recording a 6-4 mark in their last ten games, including a three-game winning streak leading into this matchup. Valparaiso averaged 68.5 points scored and 69.4 points allowed in their last ten games.

At home, Valparaiso had a record of 3-1, while Southern Indiana struggled significantly on the road, failing to secure a win with an away record of 0-6. The Beacons had previously faced Southern Indiana on November 26, 2025, and were expected to leverage their home advantage in this encounter.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details on any players missing from either team, which could have impacted their performances. However, the absence of key players can often influence game outcomes, especially in close contests.

The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had Valparaiso favored by 9.5 points, with a moneyline of -535 for the Beacons and +400 for the Screaming Eagles. The total points line was set at 150.5, reflecting expectations of a competitive scoring affair.

The game conditions did not seem to favor either team significantly, but the atmosphere at the Athletics-Recreation Center was likely charged, with the home crowd supporting Valparaiso. However, Southern Indiana's resilience shone through as they executed their game plan effectively.

Key moments in the game included crucial free throws made by Kaden Brown, who contributed significantly to Southern Indiana's scoring in the second half. His performance, along with a notable three-point jumper by Mark Brown Jr., helped extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.

Viewers should have noted Southern Indiana's ability to capitalize on free throw opportunities and their effective perimeter shooting, particularly in the second half, which proved decisive in the game's outcome. The Beacons, despite their strong home record, were unable to match the Eagles' intensity and execution in critical moments, leading to a disappointing home loss.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	VAL -9.5	150.5 o -108 / u -112	Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles +400 · Valparaiso Beacons -535

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Leaders

PointsJT Pettigrew10Valparaiso Beacons
AssistsMark Brown Jr.3Valparaiso Beacons
ReboundsJT Pettigrew11Valparaiso Beacons
PointsIsmail Habib25Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
AssistsOla Ajiboye4Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
ReboundsTolu Samuels15Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles

Recent form

Valparaiso Beacons

Last 10: 6-4Streak W368.5 scored · 69.4 allowed per game3-1 at home

W90-75at Cleveland State VikingsNov 20
W68-50vs Bryant BulldogsNov 16
W68-63vs Nicholls ColonelsNov 13
L59-107at Kentucky WildcatsNov 8
W66-63vs Eastern Illinois PanthersNov 5
L65-70at Bradley BravesMar 8
W64-63at Northern Iowa PanthersMar 8
W67-50at UIC FlamesMar 7
L73-77at UIC FlamesMar 2
L65-76vs Bradley BravesFeb 27

Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles

Last 10: 2-8Streak L271.9 scored · 78.4 allowed per game0-6 away

L73-84at UIC FlamesNov 22
L81-87at Incarnate Word CardinalsNov 20
W91-74vs Loras DuhawksNov 16
L74-89at South Dakota CoyotesNov 13
L74-78vs VMI KeydetsNov 8
L58-88at Butler BulldogsNov 6
L69-74at Tennessee State TigersMar 1
L63-79at UT Martin SkyhawksFeb 28
W82-68vs SIU Edwardsville CougarsFeb 23
L54-63vs Eastern Illinois PanthersFeb 21

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Tennessee State	23-10	-	15-5
Morehead State	20-13	-	15-5
Southeast Missouri State	20-13	1	14-6
UT Martin	22-11	2	13-7
SIU Edwardsville	19-13	3	12-8
Lindenwood	18-15	4	11-9
Little Rock	12-20	6	9-11
Tennessee Tech	13-18	6	8-12
Eastern Illinois	13-20	7	8-12
Southern Indiana	7-23	11	4-16
Western Illinois	5-26	14	1-19
Belmont	26-6	-	16-4
Bradley	21-13	3	13-7
Illinois State	23-13	4	12-8
Murray State	20-13	4	12-8
UIC	19-16	4	12-8
Northern Iowa	23-13	5	11-9
Valparaiso	18-15	5	11-9
Southern Illinois	16-16	6	10-10
Drake	14-20	10	6-14
Indiana State	11-21	12	4-16
Evansville	7-25	13	3-17

Box score

Stat	Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles	Valparaiso Beacons
Field goals	20-56	23-79
Field goal %	36	29
Three-pointers	9-25	4-26
Three-point %	36	15
Free throws	15-25	6-10
Free throw %	60	60
Rebounds	51	48
Offensive rebounds	14	21
Defensive rebounds	37	27
Assists	9	7
Steals	3	6
Blocks	9	10
Turnovers	15	9
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	4	9
Fast-break points	6	2
Points in the paint	18	26
Fouls	13	16
Largest lead	14	2

How the scoring went

1st Half31-25Ismail Habib made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ola Ajiboye.
1st Half34-25Ismail Habib made Three Point Jumper.
1st Half34-27Brody Whitaker made Jumper.
1st Half35-27Ola Ajiboye made Free Throw.
1st Half36-27Ola Ajiboye made Free Throw.
1st Half36-30Owen Dease made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Rakim Chaney.
2nd Half38-30Ismail Habib made Layup.
2nd Half40-30Ola Ajiboye made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half41-30Ismail Habib made Free Throw.
2nd Half42-30Ismail Habib made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-30Cardell Bailey made Jumper.
2nd Half44-31Owen Dease made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-32Owen Dease made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-32Ben Ezeagu made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half46-34Tucker Tornatta made Layup.
2nd Half46-35Tucker Tornatta made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-37Brody Whitaker made Jumper.
2nd Half47-37Cardell Bailey made Free Throw.
2nd Half47-39Sader Servilus made Layup.
2nd Half50-39Kaden Brown made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ola Ajiboye.
2nd Half50-41Tucker Tornatta made Jumper.
2nd Half50-43Tucker Tornatta made Layup.
2nd Half51-43Ola Ajiboye made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-43Ola Ajiboye made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-45JT Pettigrew made Layup.
2nd Half52-46JT Pettigrew made Free Throw.
2nd Half54-46Ismail Habib made Layup.
2nd Half54-48Owen Dease made Layup.
2nd Half56-48Tolu Samuels made Layup. Assisted by Ismail Habib.
2nd Half57-48Kaden Brown made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-48Kaden Brown made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-48Kaden Brown made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-48Kaden Brown made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-50Brody Whitaker made Layup.
2nd Half61-50Kaden Brown made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-50Kaden Brown made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-53JT Pettigrew made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mark Brown Jr..
2nd Half63-53Ismail Habib made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-53Kaden Brown made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-56Mark Brown Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Sader Servilus.

Win probability

Above the line favours Valparaiso Beacons, below favours Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles.