Nicholls Colonels 68, Houston Christian Huskies 72
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-16 · Winner: Houston Christian Huskies
Houston Christian Huskies defeated Nicholls Colonels 72–68 on 2026-02-16 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 15-0 road team run ending at H2 7:27 swung win probability 100% → 47%. 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 | 29 | 39 | 68 |
| Houston Christian Huskies | 35 | 37 | 72 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 15-0 road team run ending at H2 7:27 swung win probability 100% → 47%.
Why Nicholls Colonels lost
- Lost H1 29-35 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H1 8:55 (win probability 57% → 91% for the home side).
- Shot 46.4% eFG vs a 51.0% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Christian Huskies | 11–0 | H1 8:55 | 57% → 91% |
| Nicholls Colonels | 15–0 | H2 7:27 | 100% → 47% |