Southern Illinois Salukis 63, Valparaiso Beacons 69
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-21 · Winner: Valparaiso Beacons
Valparaiso Beacons defeated Southern Illinois Salukis 69–63 on 2026-01-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 6-point result. A 20-0 home team run ending at H1 9:57 swung win probability 50% → 98%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Southern Illinois Salukis lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois Salukis | 20 | 43 | 63 |
| Valparaiso Beacons | 39 | 30 | 69 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 20-0 home team run ending at H1 9:57 swung win probability 50% → 98%.
Why Southern Illinois Salukis lost
- Lost H1 20-39 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 20-0 run ending at H1 9:57 (win probability 50% → 98% for the home side).
- Shot 44.1% eFG vs a 49.3% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso Beacons | 20–0 | H1 9:57 | 50% → 98% |
| Southern Illinois Salukis | 11–0 | H2 13:28 | 100% → 94% |