Missouri State Bears 72, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 87
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-14 · Winner: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated Missouri State Bears 87–72 on 2026-01-14 in NCAA Men's play, a 15-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 2:43 swung win probability 60% → 93%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Missouri State Bears lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri State Bears | 34 | 38 | 72 |
| Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | 41 | 46 | 87 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 2:43 swung win probability 60% → 93%.
Why Missouri State Bears lost
- Lost H2 38-46 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H1 2:43 (win probability 60% → 93% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 12-8.
- Outscored 24-15 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | 10–0 | H1 2:43 | 60% → 93% |