Bellarmine Knights 69, Eastern Kentucky Colonels 89
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-17 · Winner: Eastern Kentucky Colonels
Eastern Kentucky Colonels defeated Bellarmine Knights 89–69 on 2026-01-17 in NCAA Men's play, a 20-point result. A 16-0 home team run ending at H1 4:33 swung win probability 65% → 99%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Bellarmine Knights lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellarmine Knights | 24 | 45 | 69 |
| Eastern Kentucky Colonels | 40 | 49 | 89 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 16-0 home team run ending at H1 4:33 swung win probability 65% → 99%.
Why Bellarmine Knights lost
- Lost H1 24-40 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 16-0 run ending at H1 4:33 (win probability 65% → 99% for the home side).
- Shot 46.0% eFG vs a 59.9% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Kentucky Colonels | 16–0 | H1 4:33 | 65% → 99% |
| Bellarmine Knights | 10–0 | H2 18:04 | 100% → 93% |
| Eastern Kentucky Colonels | 10–0 | H2 12:36 | 79% → 99% |