Valparaiso Beacons 55, Drake Bulldogs 81
NCAA Women's · 2026-03-12 · Winner: Drake Bulldogs
Drake Bulldogs defeated Valparaiso Beacons 81–55 on 2026-03-12 in NCAA Women's play, a 26-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q2 1:05 swung win probability 86% → 98%. 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 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 55 |
| Drake Bulldogs | 16 | 27 | 17 | 21 | 81 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q2 1:05 swung win probability 86% → 98%.
Why Valparaiso Beacons lost
- Lost Q2 12-27 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q4 5:14 (win probability 100% → 100% for the home side).
- Outscored 19-6 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-8.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Bulldogs | 8–0 | Q2 1:05 | 86% → 98% |
| Drake Bulldogs | 8–0 | Q3 1:15 | 99% → 100% |
| Drake Bulldogs | 11–0 | Q4 5:14 | 100% → 100% |