Elon Phoenix 79, Hampton Pirates 87
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-05 · Winner: Hampton Pirates
Hampton Pirates defeated Elon Phoenix 87–79 on 2026-02-05 in NCAA Men's play, a 8-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 19:21 swung win probability 84% → 52%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Elon Phoenix lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | OT | OT2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elon Phoenix | 33 | 31 | 9 | 6 | 79 |
| Hampton Pirates | 33 | 31 | 9 | 14 | 87 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 19:21 swung win probability 84% → 52%.
Why Elon Phoenix lost
- Lost OT 6-14 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 6:31 (win probability 55% → 81% for the home side).
- Shot 48.4% eFG vs a 52.5% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 26-18 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 17-12.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Pirates | 8–0 | H1 6:31 | 55% → 81% |
| Elon Phoenix | 9–0 | H2 19:21 | 84% → 52% |