Eastern Kentucky Colonels 89, Queens University Royals 91
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-01 · Winner: Queens University Royals
Queens University Royals defeated Eastern Kentucky Colonels 91–89 on 2026-01-01 in NCAA Men's play, a 2-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 8:25 swung win probability 29% → 83%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Eastern Kentucky Colonels lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Kentucky Colonels | 49 | 40 | 89 |
| Queens University Royals | 46 | 45 | 91 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 8:25 swung win probability 29% → 83%.
Why Eastern Kentucky Colonels lost
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 8:25 (win probability 29% → 83% for the home side).
- Outscored 24-15 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Kentucky Colonels | 11–0 | H1 1:07 | 90% → 49% |
| Queens University Royals | 8–0 | H2 8:25 | 29% → 83% |