Valparaiso Beacons 70, Southern Illinois Salukis 75
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-01 · Winner: Southern Illinois Salukis
Southern Illinois Salukis defeated Valparaiso Beacons 75–70 on 2026-01-01 in NCAA Men's play, a 5-point result. A 14-0 home team run ending at H1 11:23 swung win probability 41% → 86%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Valparaiso Beacons lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso Beacons | 25 | 45 | 70 |
| Southern Illinois Salukis | 36 | 39 | 75 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 home team run ending at H1 11:23 swung win probability 41% → 86%.
Why Valparaiso Beacons lost
- Lost H1 25-36 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at H1 11:23 (win probability 41% → 86% for the home side).
- Shot 34.8% eFG vs a 48.3% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois Salukis | 14–0 | H1 11:23 | 41% → 86% |
| Valparaiso Beacons | 8–0 | H1 6:41 | 79% → 47% |