Valparaiso Beacons 39, Bradley Braves 79
NCAA Women's · 2026-01-23 · Winner: Bradley Braves
Bradley Braves defeated Valparaiso Beacons 79–39 on 2026-01-23 in NCAA Women's play, a 40-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 2:32 swung win probability 65% → 89%. 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 | 16 | 5 | 13 | 5 | 39 |
| Bradley Braves | 25 | 26 | 18 | 10 | 79 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 2:32 swung win probability 65% → 89%.
Why Valparaiso Beacons lost
- Lost Q2 5-26 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 24-0 run ending at Q2 3:58 (win probability 85% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 25.0% eFG vs a 37.7% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 18-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Braves | 8–0 | Q1 2:32 | 65% → 89% |
| Bradley Braves | 24–0 | Q2 3:58 | 85% → 100% |
| Bradley Braves | 8–0 | Q3 3:38 | 100% → 100% |