Western Illinois Leathernecks 66, Morehead State Eagles 71
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-22 · Winner: Morehead State Eagles
Morehead State Eagles defeated Western Illinois Leathernecks 71–66 on 2026-01-22 in NCAA Men's play, a 5-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 11:21 swung win probability 46% → 79%. 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 | 32 | 34 | 66 |
| Morehead State Eagles | 39 | 32 | 71 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 11:21 swung win probability 46% → 79%.
Why Western Illinois Leathernecks lost
- Lost H1 32-39 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 11:21 (win probability 46% → 79% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 21-10.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State Eagles | 9–0 | H1 11:21 | 46% → 79% |
| Morehead State Eagles | 8–0 | H1 8:17 | 69% → 91% |
| Western Illinois Leathernecks | 8–0 | H1 6:37 | 91% → 68% |