Charleston Cougars 89, Northeastern Huskies 84
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-31 · Winner: Charleston Cougars
Charleston Cougars defeated Northeastern Huskies 89–84 on 2026-01-31 in NCAA Men's play, a 5-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 0:33 swung win probability 53% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Northeastern Huskies lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Cougars | 38 | 51 | 89 |
| Northeastern Huskies | 40 | 44 | 84 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 0:33 swung win probability 53% → 0%.
Why Northeastern Huskies lost
- Lost H2 44-51 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 0:33 (win probability 53% → 0% for the home side).
- Outscored 20-2 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern Huskies | 9–0 | H1 12:22 | 50% → 81% |
| Northeastern Huskies | 9–0 | H1 6:15 | 57% → 88% |
| Charleston Cougars | 9–0 | H2 0:33 | 53% → 0% |