Sam Houston Bearkats 80, Missouri State Bears 71
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-28 · Winner: Sam Houston Bearkats
Sam Houston Bearkats defeated Missouri State Bears 80–71 on 2026-01-28 in NCAA Men's play, a 9-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 2:51 swung win probability 44% → 0%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston Bearkats | 38 | 42 | 80 |
| Missouri State Bears | 33 | 38 | 71 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 2:51 swung win probability 44% → 0%.
Why Missouri State Bears lost
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 2:51 (win probability 44% → 0% for the home side).
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston Bearkats | 9–0 | H2 2:51 | 44% → 0% |