New Mexico State Aggies 70, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 93
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-26 · Winner: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated New Mexico State Aggies 93–70 on 2026-02-26 in NCAA Men's play, a 23-point result. A 14-0 home team run ending at H1 15:34 swung win probability 72% → 97%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why New Mexico State Aggies lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico State Aggies | 26 | 44 | 70 |
| Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | 48 | 45 | 93 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 home team run ending at H1 15:34 swung win probability 72% → 97%.
Why New Mexico State Aggies lost
- Lost H1 26-48 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at H1 15:34 (win probability 72% → 97% for the home side).
- Shot 36.9% eFG vs a 49.0% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 13-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | 14–0 | H1 15:34 | 72% → 97% |
| Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | 8–0 | H2 14:40 | 100% → 100% |
| New Mexico State Aggies | 10–0 | H2 3:55 | 100% → 100% |