UMBC Retrievers 68, UAlbany Great Danes 65
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-31 · Winner: UMBC Retrievers
UMBC Retrievers defeated UAlbany Great Danes 68–65 on 2026-01-31 in NCAA Men's play, a 3-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 17:51 swung win probability 81% → 42%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why UAlbany Great Danes lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMBC Retrievers | 27 | 41 | 68 |
| UAlbany Great Danes | 28 | 37 | 65 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 17:51 swung win probability 81% → 42%.
Why UAlbany Great Danes lost
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 17:51 (win probability 81% → 42% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 13-9.
- Outscored 22-4 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMBC Retrievers | 8–0 | H2 17:51 | 81% → 42% |