Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 67, Jacksonville State Gamecocks 78
NCAA Men's · 2025-12-29 · Winner: Jacksonville State Gamecocks
Jacksonville State Gamecocks defeated Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 78–67 on 2025-12-29 in NCAA Men's play, a 11-point result. A 15-0 home team run ending at H1 12:20 swung win probability 58% → 96%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Western Kentucky Hilltoppers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | 22 | 45 | 67 |
| Jacksonville State Gamecocks | 38 | 40 | 78 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 15-0 home team run ending at H1 12:20 swung win probability 58% → 96%.
Why Western Kentucky Hilltoppers lost
- Lost H1 22-38 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 15-0 run ending at H1 12:20 (win probability 58% → 96% for the home side).
- Shot 36.8% eFG vs a 48.1% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 27-14 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State Gamecocks | 15–0 | H1 12:20 | 58% → 96% |