Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 80, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 82
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-14 · Winner: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 82–80 on 2026-02-14 in NCAA Men's play, a 2-point result. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | 37 | 43 | 80 |
| Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | 42 | 40 | 82 |
Win probability
Why Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders lost
- Outscored 28-9 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.