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Valparaiso secures first win over Western Illinois with 80-58 score

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Last updated Nov 3, 2026

Valparaiso secures first win over Western Illinois with 80-58 score
Summary

Valparaiso earned its first victory of the season, defeating Western Illinois 80-58 on November 2. J.T. Pettigrew led Valparaiso's scoring with 18 points, hitting 6 of 11 shots and 6 of 9 from the free-throw line. Rajan Roberts contributed 13 points while Rakim Chaney added 10 points and three steals. For Western Illinois, Daivion Traylor scored 14 points, supported by Makai Kvamme with 13 points and Jack Riley with 11 points. Valparaiso's next game is against Purdue on November 5, while Western Illinois will face Houston Christian on November 4.

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  • •J.T. Pettigrew scores 18 points for Valparaiso.
  • •Valparaiso's shooting included 6 for 9 from the free-throw line.
  • •Daivion Traylor leads Western Illinois with 14 points.
  • •Valparaiso plays Purdue on November 5.
  • •Western Illinois faces Houston Christian on November 4.
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  • 4:46 AMYahoo Sports — Valparaiso beats Western Illinois 80-58 for its first win as Pettigrew scores 18
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Pettigrew scored 18 points as Valparaiso got its first game of the season Monday, beating Western Illinois 80-58.Pettigrew shot 6 for 11 from the field and 6 for 9 from the free-throw line for the Beacons.

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