Cal Poly Mustangs 94, UC Riverside Highlanders 87
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-31 · Winner: Cal Poly Mustangs
Cal Poly Mustangs defeated UC Riverside Highlanders 94–87 on 2026-01-31 in NCAA Men's play, a 7-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 12:37 swung win probability 69% → 17%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why UC Riverside Highlanders lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Poly Mustangs | 46 | 48 | 94 |
| UC Riverside Highlanders | 44 | 43 | 87 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 12:37 swung win probability 69% → 17%.
Why UC Riverside Highlanders lost
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 12:37 (win probability 69% → 17% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 18-12.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Poly Mustangs | 9–0 | H2 12:37 | 69% → 17% |