New Orleans Privateers 68, Northwestern State Demons 74
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-03 · Winner: Northwestern State Demons
Northwestern State Demons defeated New Orleans Privateers 74–68 on 2026-01-03 in NCAA Men's play, a 6-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at H2 3:17 swung win probability 12% → 95%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Privateers | 43 | 25 | 68 |
| Northwestern State Demons | 34 | 40 | 74 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at H2 3:17 swung win probability 12% → 95%.
Why New Orleans Privateers lost
- Lost H2 25-40 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H2 3:17 (win probability 12% → 95% for the home side).
- Outscored 21-11 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Privateers | 11–0 | H1 13:34 | 66% → 24% |
| New Orleans Privateers | 11–0 | H2 18:18 | 50% → 6% |
| Northwestern State Demons | 11–0 | H2 3:17 | 12% → 95% |