Missouri State Bears 70, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 72
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-26 · Winner: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeated Missouri State Bears 72–70 on 2026-02-26 in NCAA Men's play, a 2-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 8:47 swung win probability 86% → 61%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Missouri State Bears lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri State Bears | 38 | 32 | 70 |
| Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | 37 | 35 | 72 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 8:47 swung win probability 86% → 61%.
Why Missouri State Bears lost
- Shot 46.3% eFG vs a 51.7% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri State Bears | 8–0 | H1 8:47 | 86% → 61% |