Sam Houston Bearkats 76, Florida International Panthers 63
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-17 · Winner: Sam Houston Bearkats
Sam Houston Bearkats defeated Florida International Panthers 76–63 on 2026-01-17 in NCAA Men's play, a 13-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at H2 17:31 swung win probability 64% → 15%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Florida International Panthers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston Bearkats | 34 | 42 | 76 |
| Florida International Panthers | 35 | 28 | 63 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at H2 17:31 swung win probability 64% → 15%.
Why Florida International Panthers lost
- Lost H2 28-42 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H2 17:31 (win probability 64% → 15% for the home side).
- Shot 38.2% eFG vs a 51.5% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston Bearkats | 9–0 | H1 9:16 | 53% → 18% |
| Florida International Panthers | 9–0 | H1 4:16 | 22% → 60% |
| Sam Houston Bearkats | 10–0 | H2 17:31 | 64% → 15% |
| Sam Houston Bearkats | 8–0 | H2 1:45 | 5% → 0% |