Valparaiso Beacons 83, Purdue Boilermakers 80
NCAA Men's · 2026-11-06 · Winner: Valparaiso Beacons
Valparaiso Beacons defeated Purdue Boilermakers 83–80 on 2026-11-06 in NCAA Men's play, a 3-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 12:24 swung win probability 58% → 85%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Purdue Boilermakers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | OT | OT2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso Beacons | 20 | 38 | 12 | 13 | 83 |
| Purdue Boilermakers | 32 | 26 | 12 | 10 | 80 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 12:24 swung win probability 58% → 85%.
Why Purdue Boilermakers lost
- Lost H2 26-38 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Shot 41.4% eFG vs a 46.2% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue Boilermakers | 10–0 | H1 12:24 | 58% → 85% |
| Purdue Boilermakers | 9–0 | H1 6:53 | 80% → 96% |