Vermont Catamounts 62, UMBC Retrievers 75
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-19 · Winner: UMBC Retrievers
UMBC Retrievers defeated Vermont Catamounts 75–62 on 2026-02-19 in NCAA Men's play, a 13-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 16:27 swung win probability 55% → 81%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Vermont Catamounts lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont Catamounts | 26 | 36 | 62 |
| UMBC Retrievers | 38 | 37 | 75 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 16:27 swung win probability 55% → 81%.
Why Vermont Catamounts lost
- Lost H1 26-38 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H2 17:38 (win probability 92% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 42.9% eFG vs a 53.9% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 20-8 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMBC Retrievers | 8–0 | H1 16:27 | 55% → 81% |
| UMBC Retrievers | 11–0 | H2 17:38 | 92% → 100% |
| Vermont Catamounts | 8–0 | H2 12:28 | 100% → 97% |