Charleston Cougars 52, Towson Tigers 61
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-15 · Winner: Towson Tigers
Towson Tigers defeated Charleston Cougars 61–52 on 2026-01-15 in NCAA Men's play, a 9-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 14:08 swung win probability 66% → 90%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Charleston Cougars lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Cougars | 17 | 35 | 52 |
| Towson Tigers | 34 | 27 | 61 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 14:08 swung win probability 66% → 90%.
Why Charleston Cougars lost
- Lost H1 17-34 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 14:08 (win probability 66% → 90% for the home side).
- Shot 37.1% eFG vs a 50.1% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 15-11.
- Outscored 15-6 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towson Tigers | 9–0 | H1 14:08 | 66% → 90% |
| Towson Tigers | 8–0 | H2 19:47 | 96% → 100% |
| Charleston Cougars | 8–0 | H2 17:01 | 100% → 97% |
| Charleston Cougars | 8–0 | H2 8:26 | 98% → 83% |