Morehead State Eagles 81, Western Illinois Leathernecks 59
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-21 · Winner: Morehead State Eagles
Morehead State Eagles defeated Western Illinois Leathernecks 81–59 on 2026-02-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 22-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 9:16 swung win probability 40% → 13%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State Eagles | 43 | 38 | 81 |
| Western Illinois Leathernecks | 27 | 32 | 59 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 9:16 swung win probability 40% → 13%.
Why Western Illinois Leathernecks lost
- Lost H1 27-43 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 9:16 (win probability 40% → 13% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-4.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State Eagles | 8–0 | H1 9:16 | 40% → 13% |