Lamar Cardinals 70, McNeese Cowboys 82
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-02 · Winner: McNeese Cowboys
McNeese Cowboys defeated Lamar Cardinals 82–70 on 2026-01-02 in NCAA Men's play, a 12-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 11:50 swung win probability 69% → 33%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Lamar Cardinals lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Cardinals | 34 | 36 | 70 |
| McNeese Cowboys | 39 | 43 | 82 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 11:50 swung win probability 69% → 33%.
Why Lamar Cardinals lost
- Lost H2 36-43 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Shot 41.7% eFG vs a 48.6% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Cardinals | 9–0 | H1 11:50 | 69% → 33% |