NJIT Highlanders 61, Pennsylvania Quakers 80
NCAA Men's · 2025-12-31 · Winner: Pennsylvania Quakers
Pennsylvania Quakers defeated NJIT Highlanders 80–61 on 2025-12-31 in NCAA Men's play, a 19-point result. A 17-0 home team run ending at H2 14:51 swung win probability 59% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why NJIT Highlanders lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJIT Highlanders | 33 | 28 | 61 |
| Pennsylvania Quakers | 35 | 45 | 80 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 17-0 home team run ending at H2 14:51 swung win probability 59% → 100%.
Why NJIT Highlanders lost
- Lost H2 28-45 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 17-0 run ending at H2 14:51 (win probability 59% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 41.1% eFG vs a 46.7% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Quakers | 8–0 | H1 0:00 | 31% → 68% |
| Pennsylvania Quakers | 17–0 | H2 14:51 | 59% → 100% |