Valparaiso Beacons 54, Northern Iowa Panthers 92
NCAA Women's · 2026-02-26 · Winner: Northern Iowa Panthers
Northern Iowa Panthers defeated Valparaiso Beacons 92–54 on 2026-02-26 in NCAA Women's play, a 38-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 0:00 swung win probability 76% → 94%. 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 | 10 | 11 | 25 | 8 | 54 |
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 22 | 11 | 31 | 28 | 92 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 0:00 swung win probability 76% → 94%.
Why Valparaiso Beacons lost
- Lost Q4 8-28 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q4 4:37 (win probability 100% → 100% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 23-16.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 19-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 8–0 | Q1 0:00 | 76% → 94% |
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 12–0 | Q4 4:37 | 100% → 100% |
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 9–0 | Q4 0:23 | 100% → 100% |