Northern Colorado Bears 77, Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 81
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-24 · Winner: Northern Arizona Lumberjacks
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks defeated Northern Colorado Bears 81–77 on 2026-01-24 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at H2 7:37 swung win probability 35% → 96%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Colorado Bears | 36 | 41 | 77 |
| Northern Arizona Lumberjacks | 38 | 43 | 81 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at H2 7:37 swung win probability 35% → 96%.
Why Northern Colorado Bears lost
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H2 7:37 (win probability 35% → 96% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 15-8.
- Outscored 14-6 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Arizona Lumberjacks | 9–0 | H1 13:35 | 51% → 81% |
| Northern Arizona Lumberjacks | 11–0 | H2 7:37 | 35% → 96% |