New Mexico State Aggies 74, Florida International Panthers 89
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-02 · Winner: Florida International Panthers
Florida International Panthers defeated New Mexico State Aggies 89–74 on 2026-01-02 in NCAA Men's play, a 15-point result. A 16-0 home team run ending at H1 6:33 swung win probability 53% → 97%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why New Mexico State Aggies lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico State Aggies | 39 | 35 | 74 |
| Florida International Panthers | 44 | 45 | 89 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 16-0 home team run ending at H1 6:33 swung win probability 53% → 97%.
Why New Mexico State Aggies lost
- Lost H2 35-45 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 16-0 run ending at H1 6:33 (win probability 53% → 97% for the home side).
- Outscored 19-8 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-6.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida International Panthers | 16–0 | H1 6:33 | 53% → 97% |
| New Mexico State Aggies | 11–0 | H1 2:52 | 98% → 80% |
| Florida International Panthers | 9–0 | H2 16:27 | 81% → 99% |
| New Mexico State Aggies | 11–0 | H2 3:59 | 100% → 100% |