East Tennessee State Buccaneers 68, Western Carolina Catamounts 72
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-14 · Winner: Western Carolina Catamounts
Western Carolina Catamounts defeated East Tennessee State Buccaneers 72–68 on 2026-01-14 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 19:22 swung win probability 86% → 48%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why East Tennessee State Buccaneers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State Buccaneers | 35 | 33 | 68 |
| Western Carolina Catamounts | 36 | 36 | 72 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 19:22 swung win probability 86% → 48%.
Why East Tennessee State Buccaneers lost
- Shot 44.7% eFG vs a 55.3% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State Buccaneers | 9–0 | H2 19:22 | 86% → 48% |