The Citadel Bulldogs 82, VMI Keydets 68
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-17 · Winner: The Citadel Bulldogs
The Citadel Bulldogs defeated VMI Keydets 82–68 on 2026-01-17 in NCAA Men's play, a 14-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at H1 15:17 swung win probability 72% → 35%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why VMI Keydets lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Citadel Bulldogs | 47 | 35 | 82 |
| VMI Keydets | 34 | 34 | 68 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at H1 15:17 swung win probability 72% → 35%.
Why VMI Keydets lost
- Lost H1 34-47 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H1 15:17 (win probability 72% → 35% for the home side).
- Outscored 27-18 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Citadel Bulldogs | 10–0 | H1 15:17 | 72% → 35% |
| VMI Keydets | 8–0 | H1 1:35 | 2% → 13% |