Southern Illinois Salukis 82, Valparaiso Beacons 73
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-07 · Winner: Southern Illinois Salukis
Southern Illinois Salukis defeated Valparaiso Beacons 82–73 on 2026-02-07 in NCAA Women's play, a 9-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at Q2 6:17 swung win probability 82% → 38%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois Salukis | 11 | 25 | 33 | 13 | 82 |
| Valparaiso Beacons | 17 | 13 | 24 | 19 | 73 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at Q2 6:17 swung win probability 82% → 38%.
Why Valparaiso Beacons lost
- Lost Q2 13-25 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q2 6:17 (win probability 82% → 38% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 12-3.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso Beacons | 10–0 | Q1 6:37 | 48% → 81% |
| Southern Illinois Salukis | 11–0 | Q2 6:17 | 82% → 38% |
| Southern Illinois Salukis | 9–0 | Q3 4:26 | 36% → 4% |
| Southern Illinois Salukis | 9–0 | Q4 9:27 | 12% → 0% |
| Valparaiso Beacons | 9–0 | Q4 2:28 | 0% → 14% |