Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 58, Sam Houston Bearkats 73
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-24 · Winner: Sam Houston Bearkats
Sam Houston Bearkats defeated Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 73–58 on 2026-01-24 in NCAA Men's play, a 15-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at H2 17:24 swung win probability 98% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Western Kentucky Hilltoppers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | 21 | 37 | 58 |
| Sam Houston Bearkats | 38 | 35 | 73 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at H2 17:24 swung win probability 98% → 100%.
Why Western Kentucky Hilltoppers lost
- Lost H1 21-38 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H2 17:24 (win probability 98% → 100% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 19-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston Bearkats | 12–0 | H2 17:24 | 98% → 100% |
| Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | 8–0 | H2 14:56 | 100% → 100% |