UC Irvine Anteaters 68, Cal State Northridge Matadors 67
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-26 · Winner: UC Irvine Anteaters
UC Irvine Anteaters defeated Cal State Northridge Matadors 68–67 on 2026-02-26 in NCAA Men's play, a 1-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 8:25 swung win probability 10% → 64%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Cal State Northridge Matadors lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Irvine Anteaters | 36 | 32 | 68 |
| Cal State Northridge Matadors | 24 | 43 | 67 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 8:25 swung win probability 10% → 64%.
Why Cal State Northridge Matadors lost
- Lost H1 24-36 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Shot 44.3% eFG vs a 50.9% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cal State Northridge Matadors | 9–0 | H2 8:25 | 10% → 64% |