Northwestern State Demons 62, UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros 74
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-02 · Winner: UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros defeated Northwestern State Demons 74–62 on 2026-03-02 in NCAA Men's play, a 12-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 12:55 swung win probability 55% → 86%. 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 | 30 | 32 | 62 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros | 39 | 35 | 74 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 12:55 swung win probability 55% → 86%.
Why Northwestern State Demons lost
- Lost H1 30-39 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H1 12:55 (win probability 55% → 86% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 13-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern State Demons | 8–0 | H1 17:28 | 72% → 44% |
| UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros | 10–0 | H1 12:55 | 55% → 86% |
| UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros | 8–0 | H2 10:42 | 79% → 99% |