Valparaiso Beacons 79, Evansville Purple Aces 80
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-28 · Winner: Evansville Purple Aces
Evansville Purple Aces defeated Valparaiso Beacons 80–79 on 2026-02-28 in NCAA Men's play, a 1-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 12:56 swung win probability 32% → 61%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Valparaiso Beacons lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso Beacons | 42 | 37 | 79 |
| Evansville Purple Aces | 34 | 46 | 80 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 12:56 swung win probability 32% → 61%.
Why Valparaiso Beacons lost
- Lost H2 37-46 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 12:56 (win probability 32% → 61% for the home side).
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville Purple Aces | 8–0 | H1 12:56 | 32% → 61% |