Nicholls Colonels 72, East Texas A&M Lions 68
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-31 · Winner: Nicholls Colonels
Nicholls Colonels defeated East Texas A&M Lions 72–68 on 2026-01-31 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 2:34 swung win probability 43% → 9%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why East Texas A&M Lions lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholls Colonels | 34 | 38 | 72 |
| East Texas A&M Lions | 24 | 44 | 68 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 2:34 swung win probability 43% → 9%.
Why East Texas A&M Lions lost
- Lost H1 24-34 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 2:34 (win probability 43% → 9% for the home side).
- Shot 44.9% eFG vs a 50.8% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholls Colonels | 9–0 | H1 2:34 | 43% → 9% |