Kennesaw State Owls 87, Sam Houston Bearkats 93
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-21 · Winner: Sam Houston Bearkats
Sam Houston Bearkats defeated Kennesaw State Owls 93–87 on 2026-01-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 6-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at H2 12:28 swung win probability 69% → 99%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Kennesaw State Owls lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennesaw State Owls | 39 | 48 | 87 |
| Sam Houston Bearkats | 43 | 50 | 93 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at H2 12:28 swung win probability 69% → 99%.
Why Kennesaw State Owls lost
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H2 12:28 (win probability 69% → 99% for the home side).
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston Bearkats | 12–0 | H2 12:28 | 69% → 99% |