VMI Keydets 56, The Citadel Bulldogs 80
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-29 · Winner: The Citadel Bulldogs
The Citadel Bulldogs defeated VMI Keydets 80–56 on 2026-01-29 in NCAA Men's play, a 24-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H2 11:12 swung win probability 98% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why VMI Keydets lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VMI Keydets | 25 | 31 | 56 |
| The Citadel Bulldogs | 34 | 46 | 80 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H2 11:12 swung win probability 98% → 100%.
Why VMI Keydets lost
- Lost H2 31-46 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H2 11:12 (win probability 98% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 44.4% eFG vs a 49.0% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Citadel Bulldogs | 10–0 | H2 11:12 | 98% → 100% |