UNC Greensboro Spartans 66, The Citadel Bulldogs 71
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-31 · Winner: The Citadel Bulldogs
The Citadel Bulldogs defeated UNC Greensboro Spartans 71–66 on 2026-01-31 in NCAA Men's play, a 5-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at OT 2:55 swung win probability 37% → 99%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why UNC Greensboro Spartans lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | OT | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Greensboro Spartans | 30 | 30 | 6 | 66 |
| The Citadel Bulldogs | 32 | 28 | 11 | 71 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at OT 2:55 swung win probability 37% → 99%.
Why UNC Greensboro Spartans lost
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at OT 2:55 (win probability 37% → 99% for the home side).
- Shot 46.5% eFG vs a 53.0% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 12-6.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Citadel Bulldogs | 8–0 | H1 9:37 | 62% → 86% |
| UNC Greensboro Spartans | 11–0 | H2 6:42 | 85% → 25% |
| The Citadel Bulldogs | 9–0 | OT 2:55 | 37% → 99% |