Long Island University Sharks 80, Central Connecticut Blue Devils 59
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-31 · Winner: Long Island University Sharks
Long Island University Sharks defeated Central Connecticut Blue Devils 80–59 on 2026-01-31 in NCAA Men's play, a 21-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at H2 13:48 swung win probability 73% → 18%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island University Sharks | 37 | 43 | 80 |
| Central Connecticut Blue Devils | 36 | 23 | 59 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at H2 13:48 swung win probability 73% → 18%.
Why Central Connecticut Blue Devils lost
- Lost H2 23-43 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H2 13:48 (win probability 73% → 18% for the home side).
- Shot 37.3% eFG vs a 53.6% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island University Sharks | 9–0 | H1 6:37 | 89% → 60% |
| Long Island University Sharks | 10–0 | H2 13:48 | 73% → 18% |
| Long Island University Sharks | 9–0 | H2 0:27 | 0% → 0% |