McNeese Cowboys 64, Lamar Cardinals 63
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-31 · Winner: McNeese Cowboys
McNeese Cowboys defeated Lamar Cardinals 64–63 on 2026-01-31 in NCAA Men's play, a 1-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 0:01 swung win probability 64% → 21%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Lamar Cardinals lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese Cowboys | 31 | 33 | 64 |
| Lamar Cardinals | 23 | 40 | 63 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 0:01 swung win probability 64% → 21%.
Why Lamar Cardinals lost
- Lost H1 23-31 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 0:01 (win probability 64% → 21% for the home side).
- Shot 44.3% eFG vs a 48.6% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 17-9 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese Cowboys | 9–0 | H1 0:01 | 64% → 21% |