Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 51, Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 88
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-02 · Winner: Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders defeated Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 88–51 on 2026-01-02 in NCAA Men's play, a 37-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 14:44 swung win probability 59% → 86%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Louisiana Tech Bulldogs lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | 22 | 29 | 51 |
| Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | 39 | 49 | 88 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 14:44 swung win probability 59% → 86%.
Why Louisiana Tech Bulldogs lost
- Lost H2 29-49 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H2 13:37 (win probability 100% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 43.2% eFG vs a 49.1% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 13-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | 9–0 | H1 14:44 | 59% → 86% |
| Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | 12–0 | H2 13:37 | 100% → 100% |