Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 69, Kennesaw State Owls 72
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-28 · Winner: Kennesaw State Owls
Kennesaw State Owls defeated Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 72–69 on 2026-01-28 in NCAA Men's play, a 3-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H2 3:01 swung win probability 3% → 77%. 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 | 36 | 33 | 69 |
| Kennesaw State Owls | 37 | 35 | 72 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H2 3:01 swung win probability 3% → 77%.
Why Western Kentucky Hilltoppers lost
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H2 3:01 (win probability 3% → 77% for the home side).
- Shot 34.1% eFG vs a 48.1% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennesaw State Owls | 10–0 | H2 3:01 | 3% → 77% |