Montana State Bobcats 82, Montana Grizzlies 71
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-14 · Winner: Montana State Bobcats
Montana State Bobcats defeated Montana Grizzlies 82–71 on 2026-02-14 in NCAA Men's play, a 11-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 18:42 swung win probability 59% → 20%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Montana Grizzlies lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana State Bobcats | 38 | 44 | 82 |
| Montana Grizzlies | 37 | 34 | 71 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 18:42 swung win probability 59% → 20%.
Why Montana Grizzlies lost
- Lost H2 34-44 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 18:42 (win probability 59% → 20% for the home side).
- Shot 51.9% eFG vs a 56.4% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 10-5.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Grizzlies | 11–0 | H1 13:41 | 47% → 84% |
| Montana State Bobcats | 8–0 | H2 18:42 | 59% → 20% |