Queens University Royals 85, North Alabama Lions 78
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-18 · Winner: Queens University Royals
Queens University Royals defeated North Alabama Lions 85–78 on 2026-02-18 in NCAA Men's play, a 7-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 12:41 swung win probability 79% → 32%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens University Royals | 28 | 57 | 85 |
| North Alabama Lions | 33 | 45 | 78 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 12:41 swung win probability 79% → 32%.
Why North Alabama Lions lost
- Lost H2 45-57 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H2 18:38 (win probability 89% → 48% for the home side).
- Outscored 23-10 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens University Royals | 10–0 | H2 18:38 | 89% → 48% |
| Queens University Royals | 8–0 | H2 12:41 | 79% → 32% |