Montana State Bobcats 89, Idaho Vandals 92
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-10 · Winner: Idaho Vandals
Idaho Vandals defeated Montana State Bobcats 92–89 on 2026-01-10 in NCAA Men's play, a 3-point result. A 15-0 road team run ending at H1 10:28 swung win probability 39% → 3%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana State Bobcats | 48 | 41 | 89 |
| Idaho Vandals | 30 | 62 | 92 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 15-0 road team run ending at H1 10:28 swung win probability 39% → 3%.
Why Montana State Bobcats lost
- Lost H2 41-62 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H2 16:32 (win probability 2% → 26% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 12-5.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana State Bobcats | 15–0 | H1 10:28 | 39% → 3% |
| Idaho Vandals | 12–0 | H2 16:32 | 2% → 26% |