UIC Flames 59, Valparaiso Beacons 66
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-04 · Winner: Valparaiso Beacons
Valparaiso Beacons defeated UIC Flames 66–59 on 2026-01-04 in NCAA Men's play, a 7-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 0:58 swung win probability 24% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why UIC Flames lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UIC Flames | 32 | 27 | 59 |
| Valparaiso Beacons | 31 | 35 | 66 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 0:58 swung win probability 24% → 100%.
Why UIC Flames lost
- Lost H2 27-35 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 0:58 (win probability 24% → 100% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 16-11.
- Outscored 31-11 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| UIC Flames | 10–0 | H2 11:36 | 78% → 20% |
| Valparaiso Beacons | 9–0 | H2 0:58 | 24% → 100% |