Drake Bulldogs 71, Valparaiso Beacons 74
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-25 · Winner: Valparaiso Beacons
Valparaiso Beacons defeated Drake Bulldogs 74–71 on 2026-02-25 in NCAA Men's play, a 3-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 2:04 swung win probability 76% → 40%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Drake Bulldogs lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Bulldogs | 37 | 34 | 71 |
| Valparaiso Beacons | 36 | 38 | 74 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 2:04 swung win probability 76% → 40%.
Why Drake Bulldogs lost
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 4:33 (win probability 42% → 76% for the home side).
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Bulldogs | 8–0 | H1 18:05 | 59% → 30% |
| Valparaiso Beacons | 8–0 | H1 4:33 | 42% → 76% |
| Drake Bulldogs | 8–0 | H1 2:04 | 76% → 40% |