North Alabama Lions 80, Eastern Kentucky Colonels 88
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-08 · Winner: Eastern Kentucky Colonels
Eastern Kentucky Colonels defeated North Alabama Lions 88–80 on 2026-01-08 in NCAA Men's play, a 8-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 13:48 swung win probability 82% → 39%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why North Alabama Lions lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Alabama Lions | 42 | 38 | 80 |
| Eastern Kentucky Colonels | 42 | 46 | 88 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 13:48 swung win probability 82% → 39%.
Why North Alabama Lions lost
- Lost H2 38-46 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 15-7.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Alabama Lions | 8–0 | H2 13:48 | 82% → 39% |