Nicholls Colonels 53, Lamar Cardinals 52
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-23 · Winner: Nicholls Colonels
Nicholls Colonels defeated Lamar Cardinals 53–52 on 2026-02-23 in NCAA Men's play, a 1-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at H2 1:26 swung win probability 96% → 3%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Lamar Cardinals lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholls Colonels | 20 | 33 | 53 |
| Lamar Cardinals | 23 | 29 | 52 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at H2 1:26 swung win probability 96% → 3%.
Why Lamar Cardinals lost
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H2 1:26 (win probability 96% → 3% for the home side).
- Shot 39.3% eFG vs a 48.6% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholls Colonels | 10–0 | H2 1:26 | 96% → 3% |