Eastern Illinois Panthers 68, Tennessee State Tigers 77
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-05 · Winner: Tennessee State Tigers
Tennessee State Tigers defeated Eastern Illinois Panthers 77–68 on 2026-02-05 in NCAA Men's play, a 9-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at H2 13:00 swung win probability 88% → 38%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Eastern Illinois Panthers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Illinois Panthers | 30 | 38 | 68 |
| Tennessee State Tigers | 33 | 44 | 77 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at H2 13:00 swung win probability 88% → 38%.
Why Eastern Illinois Panthers lost
- Lost H2 38-44 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Lost the turnover battle 17-7.
- Outscored 21-10 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Illinois Panthers | 10–0 | H2 13:00 | 88% → 38% |