SIU Edwardsville Cougars 52, Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 62
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-19 · Winner: Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles defeated SIU Edwardsville Cougars 62–52 on 2026-02-19 in NCAA Men's play, a 10-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at H1 12:59 swung win probability 69% → 30%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why SIU Edwardsville Cougars lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIU Edwardsville Cougars | 28 | 24 | 52 |
| Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles | 26 | 36 | 62 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at H1 12:59 swung win probability 69% → 30%.
Why SIU Edwardsville Cougars lost
- Lost H2 24-36 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 7:08 (win probability 63% → 99% for the home side).
- Shot 37.1% eFG vs a 50.8% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 18-3 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIU Edwardsville Cougars | 10–0 | H1 12:59 | 69% → 30% |
| Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles | 9–0 | H2 7:08 | 63% → 99% |