Bradley Braves 80, Valparaiso Beacons 44
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-08 · Winner: Bradley Braves
Bradley Braves defeated Valparaiso Beacons 80–44 on 2026-01-08 in NCAA Women's play, a 36-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q2 4:51 swung win probability 11% → 1%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Braves | 14 | 26 | 25 | 15 | 80 |
| Valparaiso Beacons | 4 | 11 | 17 | 12 | 44 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q2 4:51 swung win probability 11% → 1%.
Why Valparaiso Beacons lost
- Lost Q2 11-26 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at Q4 6:34 (win probability 0% → 0% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 21-13.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Braves | 9–0 | Q2 4:51 | 11% → 1% |
| Valparaiso Beacons | 8–0 | Q3 7:18 | 0% → 1% |
| Bradley Braves | 10–0 | Q3 4:03 | 1% → 0% |
| Bradley Braves | 13–0 | Q4 6:34 | 0% → 0% |