Chicago State Cougars 63, Fairleigh Dickinson Knights 70
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-08 · Winner: Fairleigh Dickinson Knights
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights defeated Chicago State Cougars 70–63 on 2026-01-08 in NCAA Men's play, a 7-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 2:16 swung win probability 83% → 98%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Chicago State Cougars lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago State Cougars | 21 | 42 | 63 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson Knights | 31 | 39 | 70 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 2:16 swung win probability 83% → 98%.
Why Chicago State Cougars lost
- Lost H1 21-31 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 2:16 (win probability 83% → 98% for the home side).
- Outscored 25-14 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 12-3.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairleigh Dickinson Knights | 8–0 | H1 2:16 | 83% → 98% |
| Chicago State Cougars | 8–0 | H2 13:29 | 100% → 95% |
| Chicago State Cougars | 9–0 | H2 2:30 | 100% → 99% |