Valparaiso Beacons 78, Indiana State Sycamores 88
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-01 · Winner: Indiana State Sycamores
Indiana State Sycamores defeated Valparaiso Beacons 88–78 on 2026-01-01 in NCAA Women's play, a 10-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 4:19 swung win probability 43% → 72%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Valparaiso Beacons lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso Beacons | 22 | 13 | 23 | 20 | 78 |
| Indiana State Sycamores | 23 | 24 | 32 | 9 | 88 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 4:19 swung win probability 43% → 72%.
Why Valparaiso Beacons lost
- Lost Q2 13-24 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q1 4:19 (win probability 43% → 72% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 19-12.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 15-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana State Sycamores | 8–0 | Q1 4:19 | 43% → 72% |
| Indiana State Sycamores | 8–0 | Q3 2:27 | 97% → 100% |
| Valparaiso Beacons | 9–0 | Q4 0:19 | 100% → 100% |