Northwestern State Demons 67, Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 69
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-27 · Winner: Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks defeated Northwestern State Demons 69–67 on 2026-01-27 in NCAA Men's play, a 2-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 18:28 swung win probability 91% → 59%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Northwestern State Demons lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern State Demons | 32 | 35 | 67 |
| Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks | 37 | 32 | 69 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 18:28 swung win probability 91% → 59%.
Why Northwestern State Demons lost
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H1 15:19 (win probability 69% → 94% for the home side).
- Shot 42.6% eFG vs a 49.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks | 11–0 | H1 15:19 | 69% → 94% |
| Northwestern State Demons | 9–0 | H2 18:28 | 91% → 59% |
| Northwestern State Demons | 8–0 | H2 5:47 | 99% → 86% |