Cal State Northridge Matadors 68, Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 89
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-24 · Winner: Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors
Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors defeated Cal State Northridge Matadors 89–68 on 2026-01-24 in NCAA Men's play, a 21-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at H2 17:20 swung win probability 73% → 99%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cal State Northridge Matadors | 34 | 34 | 68 |
| Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors | 40 | 49 | 89 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at H2 17:20 swung win probability 73% → 99%.
Why Cal State Northridge Matadors lost
- Lost H2 34-49 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H2 17:20 (win probability 73% → 99% for the home side).
- Shot 41.5% eFG vs a 50.9% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 21-9 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors | 12–0 | H2 17:20 | 73% → 99% |