NJIT Highlanders 74, UMBC Retrievers 87
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-22 · Winner: UMBC Retrievers
UMBC Retrievers defeated NJIT Highlanders 87–74 on 2026-01-22 in NCAA Men's play, a 13-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 7:49 swung win probability 100% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why NJIT Highlanders lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJIT Highlanders | 28 | 46 | 74 |
| UMBC Retrievers | 47 | 40 | 87 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 7:49 swung win probability 100% → 100%.
Why NJIT Highlanders lost
- Lost H1 28-47 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Lost the turnover battle 10-6.
- Outscored 23-12 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJIT Highlanders | 8–0 | H2 7:49 | 100% → 100% |