Montana State Bobcats 73, Northern Colorado Bears 68
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-19 · Winner: Montana State Bobcats
Montana State Bobcats defeated Northern Colorado Bears 73–68 on 2026-01-19 in NCAA Men's play, a 5-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at H1 0:04 swung win probability 64% → 18%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Northern Colorado Bears lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana State Bobcats | 36 | 37 | 73 |
| Northern Colorado Bears | 27 | 41 | 68 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at H1 0:04 swung win probability 64% → 18%.
Why Northern Colorado Bears lost
- Lost H1 27-36 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H1 10:14 (win probability 88% → 53% for the home side).
- Shot 47.9% eFG vs a 56.8% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 12-7.
- Outscored 16-1 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana State Bobcats | 11–0 | H1 10:14 | 88% → 53% |
| Montana State Bobcats | 10–0 | H1 0:04 | 64% → 18% |
| Montana State Bobcats | 10–0 | H2 10:55 | 39% → 2% |