Eastern Washington Eagles 72, Montana State Bobcats 71
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-07 · Winner: Eastern Washington Eagles
Eastern Washington Eagles defeated Montana State Bobcats 72–71 on 2026-02-07 in NCAA Men's play, a 1-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 0:47 swung win probability 99% → 5%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Montana State Bobcats lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Washington Eagles | 37 | 35 | 72 |
| Montana State Bobcats | 34 | 37 | 71 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 0:47 swung win probability 99% → 5%.
Why Montana State Bobcats lost
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 0:47 (win probability 99% → 5% for the home side).
- Shot 49.1% eFG vs a 55.1% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana State Bobcats | 8–0 | H2 10:36 | 15% → 56% |
| Eastern Washington Eagles | 8–0 | H2 0:47 | 99% → 5% |