North Alabama Lions 62, Queens University Royals 87
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-21 · Winner: Queens University Royals
Queens University Royals defeated North Alabama Lions 87–62 on 2026-01-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 25-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 10:32 swung win probability 65% → 89%. 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 | 33 | 29 | 62 |
| Queens University Royals | 42 | 45 | 87 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 10:32 swung win probability 65% → 89%.
Why North Alabama Lions lost
- Lost H2 29-45 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H2 8:21 (win probability 85% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 42.6% eFG vs a 48.7% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 16-11.
- Outscored 24-16 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens University Royals | 8–0 | H1 10:32 | 65% → 89% |
| Queens University Royals | 11–0 | H2 8:21 | 85% → 100% |