Idaho Vandals 66, Montana State Bobcats 73
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-05 · Winner: Montana State Bobcats
Montana State Bobcats defeated Idaho Vandals 73–66 on 2026-02-05 in NCAA Men's play, a 7-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 5:18 swung win probability 79% → 98%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Idaho Vandals lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Vandals | 26 | 40 | 66 |
| Montana State Bobcats | 36 | 37 | 73 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 5:18 swung win probability 79% → 98%.
Why Idaho Vandals lost
- Lost H1 26-36 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H1 5:18 (win probability 79% → 98% for the home side).
- Shot 45.3% eFG vs a 52.6% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 14-9.
- Outscored 26-8 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana State Bobcats | 11–0 | H1 5:18 | 79% → 98% |