Sacramento State Hornets 73, Montana Grizzlies 81
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-26 · Winner: Montana Grizzlies
Montana Grizzlies defeated Sacramento State Hornets 81–73 on 2026-02-26 in NCAA Men's play, a 8-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 4:02 swung win probability 60% → 88%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Sacramento State Hornets lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento State Hornets | 32 | 41 | 73 |
| Montana Grizzlies | 42 | 39 | 81 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 4:02 swung win probability 60% → 88%.
Why Sacramento State Hornets lost
- Lost H1 32-42 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 4:02 (win probability 60% → 88% for the home side).
- Shot 44.0% eFG vs a 48.2% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento State Hornets | 8–0 | H1 9:59 | 86% → 61% |
| Montana Grizzlies | 8–0 | H1 4:02 | 60% → 88% |