Southern Utah Thunderbirds 79, Abilene Christian Wildcats 76
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-31 · Winner: Southern Utah Thunderbirds
Southern Utah Thunderbirds defeated Abilene Christian Wildcats 79–76 on 2026-01-31 in NCAA Men's play, a 3-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 14:37 swung win probability 69% → 92%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Utah Thunderbirds | 33 | 46 | 79 |
| Abilene Christian Wildcats | 39 | 37 | 76 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 14:37 swung win probability 69% → 92%.
Why Abilene Christian Wildcats lost
- Lost H2 37-46 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Outscored 18-6 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene Christian Wildcats | 9–0 | H1 14:37 | 69% → 92% |
| Abilene Christian Wildcats | 8–0 | H1 11:21 | 75% → 94% |