Cal Poly Mustangs 85, UC Irvine Anteaters 107
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-05 · Winner: UC Irvine Anteaters
UC Irvine Anteaters defeated Cal Poly Mustangs 107–85 on 2026-03-05 in NCAA Men's play, a 22-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 0:14 swung win probability 100% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Cal Poly Mustangs lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Poly Mustangs | 42 | 43 | 85 |
| UC Irvine Anteaters | 52 | 55 | 107 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 0:14 swung win probability 100% → 100%.
Why Cal Poly Mustangs lost
- Lost H2 43-55 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 0:14 (win probability 100% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 45.3% eFG vs a 51.9% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 12-5.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Irvine Anteaters | 8–0 | H2 0:14 | 100% → 100% |