Florida International Panthers 81, New Mexico State Aggies 78
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-24 · Winner: Florida International Panthers
Florida International Panthers defeated New Mexico State Aggies 81–78 on 2026-01-24 in NCAA Men's play, a 3-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 3:49 swung win probability 9% → 76%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why New Mexico State Aggies lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida International Panthers | 40 | 41 | 81 |
| New Mexico State Aggies | 31 | 47 | 78 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 3:49 swung win probability 9% → 76%.
Why New Mexico State Aggies lost
- Lost H1 31-40 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 9:12 (win probability 78% → 44% for the home side).
- Shot 41.7% eFG vs a 49.0% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 15-6.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida International Panthers | 9–0 | H1 9:12 | 78% → 44% |
| New Mexico State Aggies | 8–0 | H2 3:49 | 9% → 76% |