Lindenwood Lions 80, Tennessee State Tigers 89
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-19 · Winner: Tennessee State Tigers
Tennessee State Tigers defeated Lindenwood Lions 89–80 on 2026-02-19 in NCAA Men's play, a 9-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 8:23 swung win probability 20% → 52%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Lindenwood Lions lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindenwood Lions | 42 | 38 | 80 |
| Tennessee State Tigers | 42 | 47 | 89 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 8:23 swung win probability 20% → 52%.
Why Lindenwood Lions lost
- Lost H2 38-47 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 8:23 (win probability 20% → 52% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 19-12.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 19-9.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee State Tigers | 9–0 | H1 8:23 | 20% → 52% |