New Hampshire Wildcats 65, Maine Black Bears 48
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-19 · Winner: New Hampshire Wildcats
New Hampshire Wildcats defeated Maine Black Bears 65–48 on 2026-01-19 in NCAA Men's play, a 17-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 12:29 swung win probability 54% → 20%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire Wildcats | 34 | 31 | 65 |
| Maine Black Bears | 21 | 27 | 48 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 12:29 swung win probability 54% → 20%.
Why Maine Black Bears lost
- Lost H1 21-34 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 12:29 (win probability 54% → 20% for the home side).
- Shot 35.4% eFG vs a 50.5% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 13-9.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 11-1.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire Wildcats | 9–0 | H1 12:29 | 54% → 20% |
| New Hampshire Wildcats | 8–0 | H1 7:37 | 26% → 5% |