Missouri Valley Conference: Season 2025-26
Missouri Valley Conference 2025-26
Missouri Valley Conference Final: University of Northern Iowa - University of Illinois at Chicago 84-69 University of Northern Iowa (Ben Jacobson): Ben Schwieger, Max Weisbrod, Leon Bond III, Trey Campbell, Will Hornseth, Jalen Wilson, Geon Hutchins, Ismael Diouf, Tristan Smith, Levi Valdo, Kyle Pock, RJ Taylor, Marino Dubravcic, Chase Courbat, Hunter Jacobson, Cade Courbat, Redek Born Standings 2025-26
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 Drake  University of Northern Iowa won Missouri Valley Conference Championship 2025-26
Average Height: 195.8 cm (6'5.0'')
Average Age: 22.3
 Northern Iowa Wins 2026 Arch Madness Tournament Title-Mar 9, 2026
UNI won its sixth MVC Tournament championship and will make its ninth trip to the NCAA Tournament (1990, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016) and first since 2016. This marked the first time a school has won four games in the MVC Tournament and the first time the No. 6 seed won the MVC Tournament championship. UNI’s six MVC Tournament titles rank second, trailing only the 12 tournament titles that Creighton won. MVC Tournament Title Game Only Records: Most points, first half only: 48, UNI Highest field goal percentage, first half only:.679 UNI (19-28) 3-point field goals made, first half only: 7, UNI tied record UNI’s 12 three-point baskets equaled MVC title game record shared by Creighton (2005) & Illinois State (2012) UIC’s Elijah Crawford (6'2''-G)’s 29 field goal attempts is most in an MVC title game UNI’s 63.3 percent field goal percentage & 25 assists were second highest in an MVC title game & most since 1985 UNI’s 19 made field goals was second most in a first half in an MVC championship game. UNI’s Trey Campbell (6'3''-G)’s six three-point baskets were second highest in an MVC title game & most since 1989. UIC’s Elijah Crawford’s 13 field goals made is third-most in a title game. UIC’s 22 rebounds was the second-fewest in an MVC title game. Northern Iowa Notes — The Panthers, winning their fifth straight game, improved their record to 23-12 - the best mark at the school since UNI went 25-6 during the 2019-20 season...UNI moved to 33-27 in the MVC Tournament, including a 5-2 record in the championship games. Ben Jacobson improved his coaching record to 5-1 in the championship games. UNI set season highs in field goal percentage (.633) and assists (25)…UNI drilled 12 three-point baskets, marking the 11th game making 10 or more three-point baskets in a game. Panthers Player Plaudits — Senior guard Trey Campbell scored a team-high 23 points, including a season and 2026 MVC Tournament high six three-point baskets. It marked his sixth 20-plus scoring game this season. Senior forward Ben Schwieger (6'7''-G-2003) contributed 18 points on 7-of-8 shooting, along with four rebounds and four assists. Sophomore forward Will Hornseth registered 10 points, including 4-of-4 from the field and three rebounds. Junior guard Leon Bond III (6'5''-G), coming off back-to-back 19-point efforts, added 10 points and four assists. Graduate forward Tristan Smith set a career high with seven assists while contributing a game-high eight rebounds and nine points. Campbell ranks No. 3 on the school career list in steals (171), No. 4 on the school career list in three-point field goals (219) and No. 12 on school career scoring list (1,389). UIC Notes — The Flames, who had a two-game winning streak snapped, slipped to 19-15. UIC’s MVC Tournament record is 3-4. The Flames pulled down a season-low 22 rebounds, and failed to record even a single block for the first time this season…their five steals was just one shy of their lowest mark this season. Flames Player Plaudits — Sophomore guard Elijah Crawford scored a career-best 28 points, his fourth game reaching 20-plus points, while adding a team-best five assists, giving him 104 on the season. Junior guard Ahmad Henderson II (5'9''-G-2005) reached double figures for the 26th time this season with his 13 points. Redshirt freshman Jayce Nathaniel reached double digits for just the seventh time, putting in 10 points. After averaging 20 ppg in his first two tournament games, freshman guard Rashund Washington Jr. scored 10 points. First Half Recap — UNI came out firing, jumping to a 9-2 lead, while forcing a UIC timeout at the 16:41 mark after the Panthers hit four of their first six shots while the Flames started just 1-of-5. UNI’s offense continued to surge, knocking down 10 of its next 11 shots stretching the lead to 27-14, the largest margin of the half. Tristan Smith orchestrated the offense early, recording a season-high five assists in the first 8:47 and finishing the half with six. UIC answered with a 9-3 spurt to cut the deficit to 30-23 near the under-eight timeout. UNI leaned on the three-point line late, hitting five threes in the final 10 minutes. Both teams closed the half hot as UNI shot 6-of-8 and UIC 7-of-9. The Panthers recorded 15 assists on 19 field goals and set a title game record with 48 first-half points. Second Half Recap — After a red-hot first half, both teams cooled off to start the second. UNI opened just 1-of-5 from the field while UIC went 3-of-8, allowing the Flames to slowly chip away at the deficit. UIC cut the lead to 52-49 at the 14:15 mark, the closest it had been since 4-2 early in the game. UNI responded with its biggest surge of the night, hitting back-to-back threes during an 8-0 run to build a 64-54 lead. The stretch extended to a 13-2 run after a Tristan Smith layup pushed the advantage to 69-56. UIC answered with a 9-2 burst to pull within six at 71-65, but UNI quickly regained control with six straight points during a 3:52 UIC scoring drought. The Panthers added a 13-2 run, stretching their lead to a game-high 17 points at 84–67. Trey Campbell scored 15 of his 23 points in the second half, while Elijah Crawford added 14 of his game-high 28 in the final frame. Courtesy of mvc-sports.com Final: UIC - UNI 69-84 Semis: UIC - Drake 72-51 Bradley - UNI 69-73  All-MVC Awards 2026-Mar 9, 2026
 Tyler Lundblade, 24-year old guard from the Belmont University, was named the Player of the Year at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
He was also selected to the First Team.
With Lundblade's excellent performance, the Belmont University achieved the best record of the season in the league, finishing with an impressive 26 to 6 in the regular season.
Lundblade averaged almost 18 points per game in the league.
He has totalled 3 games of 20 or more points on the year.
Lundblade's 31 points against the University of Northern Iowa were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
Lundblade's team made it to the Big 12 Tournament Semifinals in 2023.
JaQuan Johnson, guard from the Bradley University, was voted the Defensive Player of the Year of NCAA Division I.
He received multiple other awards, was selected as the Most Improved Player of the Year, and was chosen to the First Team, Defensive Team and Defensive Team.
Johnson recorded over 17 points and almost 4 rebounds per game that season in the league.
He has totalled 10 games of 20 or more points on the year and registered 30 or more points in 2 games.
Johnson's 35 points against Evansville were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
He played in the final of the MVC Tournament in 2025.
Fredrick King, 22-year old Bahamian center from the Murray State University, was honored as the Newcomer of the Year at the NCAA Division I.
He collected multiple other honors, was named to the First Team and Defensive Team and Defensive Team.
King had over 13 points and 8 rebounds per game over the season in the league.
He has totalled 2 games of 20 or more points and recorded double-doubles in 8 games on the year.
King's 24 points against the Nicholls were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
He played in the final of the Big East Tournament in 2025.
Drew Scharnowski, forward from the Belmont University, earned a spot in the First Team of NCAA Division I.
He received multiple other awards, was voted to the Defensive Team and Defensive Team.
Scharnowski averaged over 8 points and 4 rebounds per game in the league.
His 19 points against the Murray State University were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
Among many awards Scharnowski's team made it to the MVC Tournament Semifinals in 2025.
He was also selected as the NW Chicago Daily Herald Basketball Player of the Year back in 2023.
Jalen Quinn, 23-year old guard from the Drake University, was selected to the First Team at the NCAA Division I.
He graduated from the Loyola of Chicago two years ago.
Quinn collected multiple other honors, was chosen to the Defensive Team and Tournament Team.
He logged almost 20 points and over 4 rebounds per game that season in the league.
Quinn has totalled 17 games of 20 or more points on the year and registered 30 or more points in 5 games.
His 34 points against the Murray State University were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
Among many awards Quinn's team made it to the Atlantic 10 Tournament Semifinals in 2025.
He was selected to the Illinois AP Class 2A All-State First Team back in 2021.
Chase Walker, forward from the Illinois State University, was named to the First Team of NCAA Division I.
He notched almost 14 points and over 5 rebounds per game over the season in the league.
Walker's 22 points against Evansville were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
Among many awards he won the CBI ship championship title in 2025.
He was also selected as the All-MVC Most Improved Player of the Year in 2025.
Walker was selected to the All-Central Catholic First Team as well as the All-Central District Honorable Mention back in 2021.
All-Tournament MVP:  Trey Campbell (6'3''-G) of UNIPlayer of the Year: Tyler Lundblade (6'5''-G-2001) of BelmontDefensive Player of the Year: JaQuan Johnson (5'11''-G) of BradleyFreshman of the Year:  Roman Domon (6'9''-G/F-2005) of Murray St.Newcomer of the Year:  Fredrick King (6'9''-C-2004) of Murray St.Most Improved Player of the Year: JaQuan Johnson (5'11''-G) of BradleySixth Man of the Year: Roman Domon (6'9''-G/F-2005) of Murray St.Coach of the Year: Casey Alexander of Belmont All-MVC First Team 2026  Johnson  King  Lundblade  Scharnowski Quinn  Walker JaQuan Johnson (5'11''-G) of Bradley Fredrick King (6'9''-C-2004) of Murray St. Tyler Lundblade (6'5''-G-2001) of Belmont Drew Scharnowski (6'9''-F) of Belmont Jalen Quinn (6'3''-G-2003) of Drake Chase Walker (6'9''-F) of Illinois St.All-MVC Second Team 2026  Campbell  Crawford  House  Jackson  Orme Trey Campbell (6'3''-G) of UNI Elijah Crawford (6'2''-G) of UIC Quel'Ron House (6'0''-PG) of SIU Javon Jackson (6'3''-G) of Murray St. Sam Orme (6'9''-F) of BelmontAll-MVC Third Team 2026  Casey  Dease  Domon  Huibregtse  Pettigrew AJ Casey (6'9''-F-2004) of Evansville Owen Dease (6'8''-F) of Valpo Roman Domon (6'9''-G/F-2005) of Murray St. Alex Huibregtse (6'4''-G) of Bradley JT Pettigrew (6'8''-F) of ValpoMVC All-Defensive Team 2026  Bond III Campbell Johnson King Scharnowski Leon Bond III (6'5''-G) of UNI Trey Campbell (6'3''-G) of UNI JaQuan Johnson (5'11''-G) of Bradley Fredrick King (6'9''-C-2004) of Murray St. Drew Scharnowski (6'9''-F) of BelmontMVC All-Freshman Team 2026  Dillon Domon  Johnson Pettigrew  Smiley Eoin Dillon (6'9''-F) of Belmont Roman Domon (6'9''-G/F-2005) of Murray St. Andy Johnson (6'5''-G) of UIC JT Pettigrew (6'8''-F) of Valpo Jack Smiley (6'2''-G) of BelmontMVC All-Newcomer Team 2026 Crawford House Huibregtse King Quinn Elijah Crawford (6'2''-G) of UIC Quel'Ron House (6'0''-PG) of SIU Alex Huibregtse (6'4''-G) of Bradley Fredrick King (6'9''-C-2004) of Murray St. Jalen Quinn (6'3''-G-2003) of DrakeMVC All-Bench Team 2026 Domon  McNair  Rogers Smiley  Wheeler Roman Domon (6'9''-G/F-2005) of Murray St. Justus McNair (6'3''-G) of Valpo Brigham Rogers (6'9''-F) of Belmont Jack Smiley (6'2''-G) of Belmont Montana Wheeler (5'10''-PG) of BradleyMVC All-Most-Improved Team 2026 Johnson  Aligbe  Hornseth McNair Scharnowski JaQuan Johnson (5'11''-G) of Bradley Rolyns Aligbe (6'9''-F) of SIU Will Hornseth (F) of UNI Justus McNair (6'3''-G) of Valpo Drew Scharnowski (6'9''-F) of BelmontMVC All-Tournament Team 2026 Campbell Bond III Crawford  Washington Quinn Trey Campbell (6'3''-G) of UNI Leon Bond III (6'5''-G) of UNI Elijah Crawford (6'2''-G) of UIC Rashund Washington (6'5''-G) of UIC Jalen Quinn (6'3''-G-2003) of Drake | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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