Charleston Cougars 79, UNC Wilmington Seahawks 76
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-01 · Winner: Charleston Cougars
Charleston Cougars defeated UNC Wilmington Seahawks 79–76 on 2026-03-01 in NCAA Men's play, a 3-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 11:34 swung win probability 39% → 79%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why UNC Wilmington Seahawks lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Cougars | 23 | 56 | 79 |
| UNC Wilmington Seahawks | 35 | 41 | 76 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 11:34 swung win probability 39% → 79%.
Why UNC Wilmington Seahawks lost
- Lost H2 41-56 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Lost the turnover battle 15-6.
- Outscored 21-11 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Wilmington Seahawks | 11–0 | H1 11:34 | 39% → 79% |
| UNC Wilmington Seahawks | 9–0 | H1 3:56 | 82% → 98% |