SIU Edwardsville Cougars 78, Lindenwood Lions 72
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-03 · Winner: SIU Edwardsville Cougars
SIU Edwardsville Cougars defeated Lindenwood Lions 78–72 on 2026-02-03 in NCAA Men's play, a 6-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 3:30 swung win probability 79% → 7%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Lindenwood Lions lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIU Edwardsville Cougars | 37 | 41 | 78 |
| Lindenwood Lions | 41 | 31 | 72 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 3:30 swung win probability 79% → 7%.
Why Lindenwood Lions lost
- Lost H2 31-41 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 3:30 (win probability 79% → 7% for the home side).
- Shot 43.6% eFG vs a 50.1% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindenwood Lions | 11–0 | H1 13:03 | 58% → 90% |
| Lindenwood Lions | 9–0 | H2 17:31 | 64% → 94% |
| SIU Edwardsville Cougars | 8–0 | H2 3:30 | 79% → 7% |