UNC Wilmington Seahawks 87, Northeastern Huskies 78
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-08 · Winner: UNC Wilmington Seahawks
UNC Wilmington Seahawks defeated Northeastern Huskies 87–78 on 2026-01-08 in NCAA Men's play, a 9-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 2:13 swung win probability 55% → 19%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Northeastern Huskies lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Wilmington Seahawks | 44 | 43 | 87 |
| Northeastern Huskies | 40 | 38 | 78 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 2:13 swung win probability 55% → 19%.
Why Northeastern Huskies lost
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 0:30 (win probability 11% → 0% for the home side).
- Outscored 30-14 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Wilmington Seahawks | 8–0 | H1 9:04 | 84% → 56% |
| UNC Wilmington Seahawks | 8–0 | H1 2:13 | 55% → 19% |
| UNC Wilmington Seahawks | 9–0 | H2 0:30 | 11% → 0% |