Montana Grizzlies 79, Idaho Vandals 73
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-08 · Winner: Montana Grizzlies
Montana Grizzlies defeated Idaho Vandals 79–73 on 2026-01-08 in NCAA Men's play, a 6-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 0:00 swung win probability 84% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Idaho Vandals lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Grizzlies | 44 | 35 | 79 |
| Idaho Vandals | 30 | 43 | 73 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 0:00 swung win probability 84% → 0%.
Why Idaho Vandals lost
- Lost H1 30-44 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at H1 15:36 (win probability 59% → 13% for the home side).
- Shot 42.2% eFG vs a 52.6% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Grizzlies | 14–0 | H1 15:36 | 59% → 13% |
| Idaho Vandals | 8–0 | H2 9:03 | 10% → 48% |
| Idaho Vandals | 10–0 | H2 3:01 | 2% → 77% |
| Montana Grizzlies | 8–0 | H2 0:00 | 84% → 0% |