McNeese Cowboys 66, New Orleans Privateers 63
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-28 · Winner: McNeese Cowboys
McNeese Cowboys defeated New Orleans Privateers 66–63 on 2026-02-28 in NCAA Men's play, a 3-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 13:09 swung win probability 65% → 34%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why New Orleans Privateers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese Cowboys | 39 | 27 | 66 |
| New Orleans Privateers | 29 | 34 | 63 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 13:09 swung win probability 65% → 34%.
Why New Orleans Privateers lost
- Lost H1 29-39 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 13:09 (win probability 65% → 34% for the home side).
- Shot 40.6% eFG vs a 49.6% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 15-7.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese Cowboys | 8–0 | H1 13:09 | 65% → 34% |