Sam Houston Bearkats 78, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 87
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-07 · Winner: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeated Sam Houston Bearkats 87–78 on 2026-02-07 in NCAA Men's play, a 9-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H2 8:34 swung win probability 24% → 82%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Sam Houston Bearkats lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston Bearkats | 38 | 40 | 78 |
| Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | 37 | 50 | 87 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H2 8:34 swung win probability 24% → 82%.
Why Sam Houston Bearkats lost
- Lost H2 40-50 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H2 8:34 (win probability 24% → 82% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 16-12.
- Outscored 26-15 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 18-6.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston Bearkats | 8–0 | H2 18:38 | 68% → 28% |
| Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | 10–0 | H2 8:34 | 24% → 82% |