Nicholls Colonels 68, McNeese Cowboys 94
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-12 · Winner: McNeese Cowboys
McNeese Cowboys defeated Nicholls Colonels 94–68 on 2026-01-12 in NCAA Men's play, a 26-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 1:51 swung win probability 86% → 98%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Nicholls Colonels lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholls Colonels | 19 | 49 | 68 |
| McNeese Cowboys | 37 | 57 | 94 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 1:51 swung win probability 86% → 98%.
Why Nicholls Colonels lost
- Lost H1 19-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 1:51 (win probability 86% → 98% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 19-11.
- Outscored 19-8 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese Cowboys | 8–0 | H1 1:51 | 86% → 98% |