"In Drake's last game, they defeated Indiana State 88-70. The Bulldogs were led by Abbie Aalsma, who finished with 19 points, and Grace Knutson, with 17 points and five assists. Valparaiso enters this matchup having lost to Belmont in their last game 77-37. They were led by Fiona Connolly (11 PTS, 9 REB, 3 STL, 30.77 FG%, 2-7 from 3PT) and Milana Nenadic (9 PTS, 9 REB, 30.77 FG%)."
"Drake has a -145 scoring differential, falling short by 6.1 points per game. It is putting up 70.6 points per game to rank 98th in college basketball and is allowing 76.7 per outing to rank 353rd in college basketball. The Bulldogs' leading scorer, Aalsma, is 184th in the nation averaging 14.8 points per game. Valparaiso's -662 scoring differential (being outscored by 25.5 points per game) is a result of putting up 54.9 points per game (349th in college basketball) while allowing 80.4 per outing (359th in college basketball). Allia von Schlegell's team-leading 11.5 points per game rank him 554th in college basketball."
Valparaiso Beacons (0-26) travel to Knapp Center to face Drake Bulldogs (7-17) on February 19, 2026 with the game airing on ESPN+. Valparaiso has lost 26 straight games and fell 77-37 to Belmont in its most recent outing. Drake defeated Indiana State 88-70 in its last game, led by Abbie Aalsma (19 points) and Grace Knutson (17 points, five assists). Drake averages 70.6 points and allows 76.7, producing a -145 scoring differential. Valparaiso averages 54.9 points and allows 80.4, yielding a -662 scoring differential. Leading scorers include Aalsma (14.8 ppg) and Allia von Schlegell (11.5 ppg).
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