Elon Phoenix 70, Charleston Cougars 80
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-24 · Winner: Charleston Cougars
Charleston Cougars defeated Elon Phoenix 80–70 on 2026-01-24 in NCAA Men's play, a 10-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 15:05 swung win probability 62% → 86%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Elon Phoenix lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elon Phoenix | 27 | 43 | 70 |
| Charleston Cougars | 35 | 45 | 80 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 15:05 swung win probability 62% → 86%.
Why Elon Phoenix lost
- Lost H1 27-35 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 15:05 (win probability 62% → 86% for the home side).
- Shot 45.2% eFG vs a 52.5% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Cougars | 8–0 | H1 15:05 | 62% → 86% |
| Elon Phoenix | 9–0 | H2 6:18 | 100% → 94% |
| Charleston Cougars | 8–0 | H2 3:35 | 97% → 100% |