Montana State Bobcats 68, Eastern Washington Eagles 64
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-08 · Winner: Montana State Bobcats
Montana State Bobcats defeated Eastern Washington Eagles 68–64 on 2026-01-08 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at H2 3:52 swung win probability 78% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Eastern Washington Eagles lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana State Bobcats | 19 | 49 | 68 |
| Eastern Washington Eagles | 23 | 41 | 64 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at H2 3:52 swung win probability 78% → 0%.
Why Eastern Washington Eagles lost
- Lost H2 41-49 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H2 3:52 (win probability 78% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 39.3% eFG vs a 53.9% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana State Bobcats | 12–0 | H2 3:52 | 78% → 0% |
| Eastern Washington Eagles | 9–0 | H2 0:16 | 0% → 1% |