Jacksonville State Gamecocks 78, Sam Houston Bearkats 82
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-21 · Winner: Sam Houston Bearkats
Sam Houston Bearkats defeated Jacksonville State Gamecocks 82–78 on 2026-02-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 14-0 home team run ending at H1 0:23 swung win probability 42% → 93%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Jacksonville State Gamecocks lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State Gamecocks | 26 | 52 | 78 |
| Sam Houston Bearkats | 36 | 46 | 82 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 home team run ending at H1 0:23 swung win probability 42% → 93%.
Why Jacksonville State Gamecocks lost
- Lost H1 26-36 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at H1 0:23 (win probability 42% → 93% for the home side).
- Outscored 23-14 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State Gamecocks | 10–0 | H1 9:42 | 65% → 25% |
| Sam Houston Bearkats | 8–0 | H1 7:07 | 25% → 56% |
| Sam Houston Bearkats | 14–0 | H1 0:23 | 42% → 93% |
| Sam Houston Bearkats | 8–0 | H2 15:59 | 90% → 99% |
| Jacksonville State Gamecocks | 11–0 | H2 8:33 | 100% → 77% |