Valparaiso Beacons 44, Michigan State Spartans 98
NCAA Women's · 2026-11-03 · Winner: Michigan State Spartans
Michigan State Spartans defeated Valparaiso Beacons 98–44 on 2026-11-03 in NCAA Women's play, a 54-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at Q1 1:20 swung win probability 79% → 97%. 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 | 9 | 0 | 20 | 15 | 44 |
| Michigan State Spartans | 23 | 24 | 36 | 15 | 98 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at Q1 1:20 swung win probability 79% → 97%.
Why Valparaiso Beacons lost
- Lost Q2 0-24 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 26-0 run ending at Q2 0:07 (win probability 94% → 100% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 30-17.
- Outscored 18-7 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State Spartans | 10–0 | Q1 1:20 | 79% → 97% |
| Michigan State Spartans | 26–0 | Q2 0:07 | 94% → 100% |
| Michigan State Spartans | 9–0 | Q3 5:50 | 100% → 100% |