Abilene Christian Wildcats 84, Tarleton State Texans 80
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-08 · Winner: Abilene Christian Wildcats
Abilene Christian Wildcats defeated Tarleton State Texans 84–80 on 2026-01-08 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 16:50 swung win probability 28% → 4%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Tarleton State Texans lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene Christian Wildcats | 46 | 38 | 84 |
| Tarleton State Texans | 38 | 42 | 80 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 16:50 swung win probability 28% → 4%.
Why Tarleton State Texans lost
- Lost H1 38-46 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 16:50 (win probability 28% → 4% for the home side).
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene Christian Wildcats | 8–0 | H2 16:50 | 28% → 4% |