UTEP Miners 65, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 97
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-28 · Winner: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated UTEP Miners 97–65 on 2026-02-28 in NCAA Men's play, a 32-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 15:50 swung win probability 62% → 91%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why UTEP Miners lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTEP Miners | 39 | 26 | 65 |
| Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | 49 | 48 | 97 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 15:50 swung win probability 62% → 91%.
Why UTEP Miners lost
- Lost H2 26-48 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H1 15:50 (win probability 62% → 91% for the home side).
- Shot 43.4% eFG vs a 49.2% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 14-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | 11–0 | H1 15:50 | 62% → 91% |
| Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | 9–0 | H2 5:16 | 100% → 100% |
| Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | 10–0 | H2 2:15 | 100% → 100% |