Valparaiso Beacons 76, Indiana State Sycamores 72
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-31 · Winner: Valparaiso Beacons
Valparaiso Beacons defeated Indiana State Sycamores 76–72 on 2026-01-31 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 2:02 swung win probability 61% → 90%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Indiana State Sycamores lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | OT | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso Beacons | 27 | 39 | 10 | 76 |
| Indiana State Sycamores | 37 | 29 | 6 | 72 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 2:02 swung win probability 61% → 90%.
Why Indiana State Sycamores lost
- Lost H2 29-39 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 16-8.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana State Sycamores | 9–0 | H1 2:02 | 61% → 90% |