McNeese Cowboys 75, Nicholls Colonels 65
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-02 · Winner: McNeese Cowboys
McNeese Cowboys defeated Nicholls Colonels 75–65 on 2026-03-02 in NCAA Men's play, a 10-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at H1 2:12 swung win probability 55% → 8%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Nicholls Colonels lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese Cowboys | 40 | 35 | 75 |
| Nicholls Colonels | 31 | 34 | 65 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at H1 2:12 swung win probability 55% → 8%.
Why Nicholls Colonels lost
- Lost H1 31-40 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H1 2:12 (win probability 55% → 8% for the home side).
- Shot 40.9% eFG vs a 51.0% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 18-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese Cowboys | 12–0 | H1 2:12 | 55% → 8% |