Bryant Bulldogs 56, Maine Black Bears 51
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-03 · Winner: Bryant Bulldogs
Bryant Bulldogs defeated Maine Black Bears 56–51 on 2026-01-03 in NCAA Men's play, a 5-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at H2 11:05 swung win probability 51% → 4%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Maine Black Bears lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant Bulldogs | 26 | 30 | 56 |
| Maine Black Bears | 17 | 34 | 51 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at H2 11:05 swung win probability 51% → 4%.
Why Maine Black Bears lost
- Lost H1 17-26 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H1 12:02 (win probability 75% → 30% for the home side).
- Shot 33.3% eFG vs a 50.5% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant Bulldogs | 12–0 | H1 12:02 | 75% → 30% |
| Maine Black Bears | 9–0 | H2 17:00 | 9% → 36% |
| Bryant Bulldogs | 10–0 | H2 11:05 | 51% → 4% |