Western Illinois Leathernecks 56, Tennessee State Tigers 83
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-07 · Winner: Tennessee State Tigers
Tennessee State Tigers defeated Western Illinois Leathernecks 83–56 on 2026-02-07 in NCAA Men's play, a 27-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 11:31 swung win probability 100% → 100%. 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 | 27 | 29 | 56 |
| Tennessee State Tigers | 43 | 40 | 83 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 11:31 swung win probability 100% → 100%.
Why Western Illinois Leathernecks lost
- Lost H1 27-43 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H2 5:56 (win probability 100% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 37.0% eFG vs a 45.5% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 13-8.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee State Tigers | 8–0 | H2 11:31 | 100% → 100% |
| Tennessee State Tigers | 11–0 | H2 5:56 | 100% → 100% |