Valparaiso Beacons 71, UIC Flames 67
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-21 · Winner: Valparaiso Beacons
Valparaiso Beacons defeated UIC Flames 71–67 on 2026-02-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 15:07 swung win probability 43% → 83%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why UIC Flames lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso Beacons | 31 | 40 | 71 |
| UIC Flames | 29 | 38 | 67 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 15:07 swung win probability 43% → 83%.
Why UIC Flames lost
- Outscored 19-11 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| UIC Flames | 9–0 | H1 2:06 | 14% → 45% |
| UIC Flames | 8–0 | H2 15:07 | 43% → 83% |
| UIC Flames | 8–0 | H2 0:32 | 0% → 4% |