Samford Bulldogs 88, Western Carolina Catamounts 74
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-01 · Winner: Samford Bulldogs
Samford Bulldogs defeated Western Carolina Catamounts 88–74 on 2026-02-01 in NCAA Men's play, a 14-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 6:57 swung win probability 65% → 26%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Western Carolina Catamounts lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford Bulldogs | 41 | 47 | 88 |
| Western Carolina Catamounts | 39 | 35 | 74 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 6:57 swung win probability 65% → 26%.
Why Western Carolina Catamounts lost
- Lost H2 35-47 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 6:57 (win probability 65% → 26% for the home side).
- Shot 43.1% eFG vs a 51.3% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 30-18 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford Bulldogs | 8–0 | H1 14:49 | 72% → 42% |
| Samford Bulldogs | 9–0 | H1 6:57 | 65% → 26% |
| Samford Bulldogs | 9–0 | H2 13:01 | 25% → 1% |