New Mexico State Aggies 72, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 63
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-04 · Winner: New Mexico State Aggies
New Mexico State Aggies defeated Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 72–63 on 2026-02-04 in NCAA Men's play, a 9-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 10:38 swung win probability 28% → 65%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Louisiana Tech Bulldogs lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico State Aggies | 31 | 41 | 72 |
| Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | 32 | 31 | 63 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 10:38 swung win probability 28% → 65%.
Why Louisiana Tech Bulldogs lost
- Lost H2 31-41 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 2:46 (win probability 76% → 40% for the home side).
- Shot 40.2% eFG vs a 49.1% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | 10–0 | H1 10:38 | 28% → 65% |
| New Mexico State Aggies | 8–0 | H1 2:46 | 76% → 40% |