Central Arkansas Bears 72, North Alabama Lions 65
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-09 · Winner: Central Arkansas Bears
Central Arkansas Bears defeated North Alabama Lions 72–65 on 2026-02-09 in NCAA Men's play, a 7-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 1:16 swung win probability 84% → 0%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Arkansas Bears | 29 | 43 | 72 |
| North Alabama Lions | 37 | 28 | 65 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 1:16 swung win probability 84% → 0%.
Why North Alabama Lions lost
- Lost H2 28-43 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 1:16 (win probability 84% → 0% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 19-13.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Alabama Lions | 8–0 | H1 15:29 | 66% → 88% |
| Central Arkansas Bears | 9–0 | H2 1:16 | 84% → 0% |