Utah Valley Wolverines 68, Abilene Christian Wildcats 85
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-03 · Winner: Abilene Christian Wildcats
Abilene Christian Wildcats defeated Utah Valley Wolverines 85–68 on 2026-01-03 in NCAA Men's play, a 17-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 8:51 swung win probability 81% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Utah Valley Wolverines lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley Wolverines | 36 | 32 | 68 |
| Abilene Christian Wildcats | 41 | 44 | 85 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 8:51 swung win probability 81% → 100%.
Why Utah Valley Wolverines lost
- Lost H2 32-44 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 8:51 (win probability 81% → 100% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 22-10.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene Christian Wildcats | 9–0 | H2 8:51 | 81% → 100% |