Drake Bulldogs 66, Valparaiso Beacons 56
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-18 · Winner: Drake Bulldogs
Drake Bulldogs defeated Valparaiso Beacons 66–56 on 2026-01-18 in NCAA Women's play, a 10-point result. A 14-0 road team run ending at Q3 8:29 swung win probability 64% → 6%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Bulldogs | 14 | 19 | 21 | 12 | 66 |
| Valparaiso Beacons | 18 | 7 | 20 | 11 | 56 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 road team run ending at Q3 8:29 swung win probability 64% → 6%.
Why Valparaiso Beacons lost
- Lost Q2 7-19 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at Q3 8:29 (win probability 64% → 6% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Bulldogs | 14–0 | Q3 8:29 | 64% → 6% |
| Drake Bulldogs | 8–0 | Q4 3:38 | 22% → 0% |