Indiana State Sycamores 62, Valparaiso Beacons 63
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-05 · Winner: Valparaiso Beacons
Valparaiso Beacons defeated Indiana State Sycamores 63–62 on 2026-03-05 in NCAA Men's play, a 1-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 1:17 swung win probability 2% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Indiana State Sycamores lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana State Sycamores | 37 | 25 | 62 |
| Valparaiso Beacons | 28 | 35 | 63 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 1:17 swung win probability 2% → 100%.
Why Indiana State Sycamores lost
- Lost H2 25-35 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H2 17:11 (win probability 8% → 46% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 14-8.
- Outscored 13-3 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso Beacons | 10–0 | H2 17:11 | 8% → 46% |
| Valparaiso Beacons | 8–0 | H2 1:17 | 2% → 100% |