Idaho State Bengals 72, Northern Colorado Bears 85
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-08 · Winner: Northern Colorado Bears
Northern Colorado Bears defeated Idaho State Bengals 85–72 on 2026-01-08 in NCAA Men's play, a 13-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at H1 13:27 swung win probability 69% → 95%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Idaho State Bengals lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho State Bengals | 25 | 47 | 72 |
| Northern Colorado Bears | 40 | 45 | 85 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at H1 13:27 swung win probability 69% → 95%.
Why Idaho State Bengals lost
- Lost H1 25-40 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H1 13:27 (win probability 69% → 95% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Colorado Bears | 12–0 | H1 13:27 | 69% → 95% |
| Idaho State Bengals | 11–0 | H1 8:49 | 95% → 72% |
| Northern Colorado Bears | 11–0 | H1 4:44 | 72% → 97% |