Tennessee State Tigers 90, Western Illinois Leathernecks 68
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-08 · Winner: Tennessee State Tigers
Tennessee State Tigers defeated Western Illinois Leathernecks 90–68 on 2026-01-08 in NCAA Men's play, a 22-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at H1 7:08 swung win probability 44% → 10%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee State Tigers | 42 | 48 | 90 |
| Western Illinois Leathernecks | 28 | 40 | 68 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at H1 7:08 swung win probability 44% → 10%.
Why Western Illinois Leathernecks lost
- Lost H1 28-42 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H1 7:08 (win probability 44% → 10% for the home side).
- Shot 39.1% eFG vs a 45.5% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee State Tigers | 10–0 | H1 7:08 | 44% → 10% |