UT Martin Skyhawks 84, Western Illinois Leathernecks 44
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-31 · Winner: UT Martin Skyhawks
UT Martin Skyhawks defeated Western Illinois Leathernecks 84–44 on 2026-01-31 in NCAA Men's play, a 40-point result. A 15-0 road team run ending at H1 9:28 swung win probability 58% → 7%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UT Martin Skyhawks | 38 | 46 | 84 |
| Western Illinois Leathernecks | 20 | 24 | 44 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 15-0 road team run ending at H1 9:28 swung win probability 58% → 7%.
Why Western Illinois Leathernecks lost
- Lost H2 24-46 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 15-0 run ending at H1 9:28 (win probability 58% → 7% for the home side).
- Shot 32.7% eFG vs a 45.5% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 14-9.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 13-6.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| UT Martin Skyhawks | 15–0 | H1 9:28 | 58% → 7% |
| UT Martin Skyhawks | 8–0 | H2 10:47 | 0% → 0% |
| UT Martin Skyhawks | 8–0 | H2 8:43 | 0% → 0% |