Central Connecticut Blue Devils 78, Long Island University Sharks 84
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-02 · Winner: Long Island University Sharks
Long Island University Sharks defeated Central Connecticut Blue Devils 84–78 on 2026-01-02 in NCAA Men's play, a 6-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 4:25 swung win probability 39% → 80%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Central Connecticut Blue Devils lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut Blue Devils | 34 | 44 | 78 |
| Long Island University Sharks | 37 | 47 | 84 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 4:25 swung win probability 39% → 80%.
Why Central Connecticut Blue Devils lost
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H1 4:25 (win probability 39% → 80% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 19-9.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island University Sharks | 10–0 | H1 4:25 | 39% → 80% |