Eastern Kentucky Colonels 81, Central Arkansas Bears 90
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-31 · Winner: Central Arkansas Bears
Central Arkansas Bears defeated Eastern Kentucky Colonels 90–81 on 2026-01-31 in NCAA Men's play, a 9-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 11:06 swung win probability 84% → 53%. 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 | 27 | 54 | 81 |
| Central Arkansas Bears | 40 | 50 | 90 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 11:06 swung win probability 84% → 53%.
Why Eastern Kentucky Colonels lost
- Lost H1 27-40 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 13:16 (win probability 79% → 99% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 15-6.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Kentucky Colonels | 9–0 | H1 11:06 | 84% → 53% |
| Central Arkansas Bears | 8–0 | H1 9:24 | 53% → 82% |
| Central Arkansas Bears | 9–0 | H2 13:16 | 79% → 99% |