Northern Colorado Bears 76, Idaho Vandals 67
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-28 · Winner: Northern Colorado Bears
Northern Colorado Bears defeated Idaho Vandals 76–67 on 2026-02-28 in NCAA Men's play, a 9-point result. A 13-0 road team run ending at H2 6:42 swung win probability 70% → 1%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Idaho Vandals lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Colorado Bears | 33 | 43 | 76 |
| Idaho Vandals | 40 | 27 | 67 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 road team run ending at H2 6:42 swung win probability 70% → 1%.
Why Idaho Vandals lost
- Lost H2 27-43 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at H2 12:21 (win probability 95% → 37% for the home side).
- Shot 38.6% eFG vs a 52.6% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Colorado Bears | 10–0 | H1 12:20 | 81% → 45% |
| Northern Colorado Bears | 13–0 | H2 12:21 | 95% → 37% |
| Northern Colorado Bears | 13–0 | H2 6:42 | 70% → 1% |