UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros 63, Northwestern State Demons 64
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-12 · Winner: Northwestern State Demons
Northwestern State Demons defeated UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros 64–63 on 2026-01-12 in NCAA Men's play, a 1-point result. A 13-0 home team run ending at H2 4:20 swung win probability 0% → 43%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros | 28 | 35 | 63 |
| Northwestern State Demons | 28 | 36 | 64 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 home team run ending at H2 4:20 swung win probability 0% → 43%.
Why UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros lost
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at H2 4:20 (win probability 0% → 43% for the home side).
- Outscored 18-7 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern State Demons | 13–0 | H2 4:20 | 0% → 43% |