Western Illinois Leathernecks 60, UT Martin Skyhawks 67
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-01 · Winner: UT Martin Skyhawks
UT Martin Skyhawks defeated Western Illinois Leathernecks 67–60 on 2026-01-01 in NCAA Men's play, a 7-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 0:10 swung win probability 37% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Western Illinois Leathernecks lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Illinois Leathernecks | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| UT Martin Skyhawks | 29 | 38 | 67 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 0:10 swung win probability 37% → 100%.
Why Western Illinois Leathernecks lost
- Lost H2 29-38 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 0:10 (win probability 37% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 40.0% eFG vs a 45.5% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 13-7.
- Outscored 21-8 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Illinois Leathernecks | 8–0 | H1 16:05 | 55% → 26% |
| UT Martin Skyhawks | 8–0 | H2 0:10 | 37% → 100% |