Chicago State Cougars 56, Long Island University Sharks 73
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-26 · Winner: Long Island University Sharks
Long Island University Sharks defeated Chicago State Cougars 73–56 on 2026-02-26 in NCAA Men's play, a 17-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at H2 10:56 swung win probability 24% → 89%. 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 | 31 | 25 | 56 |
| Long Island University Sharks | 32 | 41 | 73 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at H2 10:56 swung win probability 24% → 89%.
Why Chicago State Cougars lost
- Lost H2 25-41 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H2 10:56 (win probability 24% → 89% for the home side).
- Shot 41.0% eFG vs a 45.5% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 23-6 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago State Cougars | 8–0 | H1 3:35 | 85% → 55% |
| Chicago State Cougars | 9–0 | H2 17:46 | 77% → 32% |
| Long Island University Sharks | 12–0 | H2 10:56 | 24% → 89% |
| Long Island University Sharks | 10–0 | H2 6:24 | 81% → 100% |
| Long Island University Sharks | 10–0 | H2 0:11 | 100% → 100% |