Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 68, UTEP Miners 56
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-10 · Winner: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated UTEP Miners 68–56 on 2026-01-10 in NCAA Men's play, a 12-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 0:30 swung win probability 12% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why UTEP Miners lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | 31 | 37 | 68 |
| UTEP Miners | 35 | 21 | 56 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 0:30 swung win probability 12% → 0%.
Why UTEP Miners lost
- Lost H2 21-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 0:30 (win probability 12% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 36.8% eFG vs a 49.2% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 15-10.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 17-10.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | 9–0 | H2 0:30 | 12% → 0% |