Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 59, Western Illinois Leathernecks 54
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-10 · Winner: Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles defeated Western Illinois Leathernecks 59–54 on 2026-01-10 in NCAA Men's play, a 5-point result. 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 Tech Golden Eagles | 18 | 41 | 59 |
| Western Illinois Leathernecks | 26 | 28 | 54 |
Win probability
Why Western Illinois Leathernecks lost
- Lost H2 28-41 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Lost the turnover battle 15-11.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.