Little Rock Trojans 72, Eastern Illinois Panthers 78
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-14 · Winner: Eastern Illinois Panthers
Eastern Illinois Panthers defeated Little Rock Trojans 78–72 on 2026-02-14 in NCAA Men's play, a 6-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 4:37 swung win probability 85% → 51%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Little Rock Trojans lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock Trojans | 30 | 42 | 72 |
| Eastern Illinois Panthers | 34 | 44 | 78 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 4:37 swung win probability 85% → 51%.
Why Little Rock Trojans lost
- Outscored 22-11 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 20-13.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock Trojans | 9–0 | H1 4:37 | 85% → 51% |