Abilene Christian Wildcats 52, Southern Utah Thunderbirds 74
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-17 · Winner: Southern Utah Thunderbirds
Southern Utah Thunderbirds defeated Abilene Christian Wildcats 74–52 on 2026-01-17 in NCAA Men's play, a 22-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 1:49 swung win probability 86% → 99%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Abilene Christian Wildcats lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene Christian Wildcats | 27 | 25 | 52 |
| Southern Utah Thunderbirds | 44 | 30 | 74 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 1:49 swung win probability 86% → 99%.
Why Abilene Christian Wildcats lost
- Lost H1 27-44 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H1 1:49 (win probability 86% → 99% for the home side).
- Shot 26.2% eFG vs a 48.9% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Utah Thunderbirds | 10–0 | H1 1:49 | 86% → 99% |