Charleston Cougars 85, Hampton Pirates 71
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-26 · Winner: Charleston Cougars
Charleston Cougars defeated Hampton Pirates 85–71 on 2026-02-26 in NCAA Men's play, a 14-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 8:33 swung win probability 32% → 9%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Hampton Pirates lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Cougars | 42 | 43 | 85 |
| Hampton Pirates | 30 | 41 | 71 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 8:33 swung win probability 32% → 9%.
Why Hampton Pirates lost
- Lost H1 30-42 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 8:33 (win probability 32% → 9% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 12-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Cougars | 8–0 | H1 8:33 | 32% → 9% |
| Hampton Pirates | 10–0 | H2 3:17 | 0% → 0% |