Tennessee State Tigers 79, Southeast Missouri State Redhawks 71
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-26 · Winner: Tennessee State Tigers
Tennessee State Tigers defeated Southeast Missouri State Redhawks 79–71 on 2026-02-26 in NCAA Men's play, a 8-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 10:57 swung win probability 42% → 76%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Southeast Missouri State Redhawks lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee State Tigers | 33 | 46 | 79 |
| Southeast Missouri State Redhawks | 38 | 33 | 71 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 10:57 swung win probability 42% → 76%.
Why Southeast Missouri State Redhawks lost
- Lost H2 33-46 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 15:33 (win probability 92% → 63% for the home side).
- Shot 44.0% eFG vs a 50.5% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 36-20 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Missouri State Redhawks | 9–0 | H1 10:57 | 42% → 76% |
| Tennessee State Tigers | 8–0 | H2 15:33 | 92% → 63% |