Southern Utah Thunderbirds 61, UT Arlington Mavericks 80
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-29 · Winner: UT Arlington Mavericks
UT Arlington Mavericks defeated Southern Utah Thunderbirds 80–61 on 2026-01-29 in NCAA Men's play, a 19-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at H1 0:01 swung win probability 93% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Southern Utah Thunderbirds lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Utah Thunderbirds | 23 | 38 | 61 |
| UT Arlington Mavericks | 45 | 35 | 80 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at H1 0:01 swung win probability 93% → 100%.
Why Southern Utah Thunderbirds lost
- Lost H1 23-45 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H1 0:01 (win probability 93% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 39.3% eFG vs a 52.3% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 21-8.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| UT Arlington Mavericks | 12–0 | H1 0:01 | 93% → 100% |