UMBC Retrievers 74, Bryant Bulldogs 79
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-15 · Winner: Bryant Bulldogs
Bryant Bulldogs defeated UMBC Retrievers 79–74 on 2026-01-15 in NCAA Men's play, a 5-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 6:26 swung win probability 14% → 63%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why UMBC Retrievers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | OT | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UMBC Retrievers | 26 | 41 | 7 | 74 |
| Bryant Bulldogs | 33 | 34 | 12 | 79 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 6:26 swung win probability 14% → 63%.
Why UMBC Retrievers lost
- Lost H1 26-33 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 6:26 (win probability 14% → 63% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 12-5.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMBC Retrievers | 8–0 | H2 14:00 | 84% → 48% |
| Bryant Bulldogs | 9–0 | H2 6:26 | 14% → 63% |