The Citadel Bulldogs 64, Samford Bulldogs 78
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-05 · Winner: Samford Bulldogs
Samford Bulldogs defeated The Citadel Bulldogs 78–64 on 2026-02-05 in NCAA Men's play, a 14-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at H2 9:53 swung win probability 98% → 63%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why The Citadel Bulldogs lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Citadel Bulldogs | 32 | 32 | 64 |
| Samford Bulldogs | 39 | 39 | 78 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at H2 9:53 swung win probability 98% → 63%.
Why The Citadel Bulldogs lost
- Lost H1 32-39 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 4:53 (win probability 79% → 100% for the home side).
- Outscored 18-7 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Citadel Bulldogs | 10–0 | H2 9:53 | 98% → 63% |
| Samford Bulldogs | 9–0 | H2 4:53 | 79% → 100% |