Montana State Bobcats 54, Portland State Vikings 63
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-31 · Winner: Portland State Vikings
Portland State Vikings defeated Montana State Bobcats 63–54 on 2026-01-31 in NCAA Men's play, a 9-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 7:56 swung win probability 37% → 76%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Montana State Bobcats lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana State Bobcats | 21 | 33 | 54 |
| Portland State Vikings | 23 | 40 | 63 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 7:56 swung win probability 37% → 76%.
Why Montana State Bobcats lost
- Lost H2 33-40 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H1 7:56 (win probability 37% → 76% for the home side).
- Shot 38.4% eFG vs a 55.1% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State Vikings | 10–0 | H1 7:56 | 37% → 76% |
| Montana State Bobcats | 9–0 | H2 19:36 | 91% → 59% |