Stetson Hatters @ Valparaiso Beacons
Valpo goes for two, beats Stetson 32-31 in overtime after trailing by 24 points
VALPARAISO, Ind. -- — Rowan Keefe scored on a 2-yard run in overtime then hit Colin Hayes with a two-point conversion pass to win it as Valparaiso defeated Stetson 32-31 on Saturday.
The Beacons trailed 24-0 in the third quarter before Keefe led a rally that included three touchdowns and three two-point conversions. Valparaiso tied it with one second left in regulation when Keefe threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to Devin Yeats and followed it up with a two-point pass to Hayes.
In overtime, Chris Stephenson's 3-yard pass to Dylan Redmon followed by a successful PAT gave Stetson a 31-24 lead. On Valpo's possession, an 18-yard pass to Jay Melchiori set up Keefe's touchdown and the Beacons won it with their fourth successful two-point attempt.
Keefe completed 18 of 26 passes for 203 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions for Valpo (2-9, 1-6 Pioneer Football League). Noah Long had 92 yards rushing and Ryan Ricketti 103 receiving yards. Hayes caught only three passes for 19 yards but had two two-point receptions.
Stephenson threw for 134 yards and Cayden Betts ran for 127 for the Hatters (3-8, 2-5).
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Game Information
Valparaiso, IN
2025 Standings
| Pioneer Football LeaguePioneer Football League | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Drake | 7-1 | 8-4 |
| Presbyterian | 6-2 | 10-2 |
| San Diego | 6-2 | 8-4 |
| Dayton | 5-3 | 7-4 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Morehead State | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| Butler | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| Marist | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Stetson | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Davidson | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Valparaiso | 1-7 | 2-10 |
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