Central Connecticut Blue Devils 61, Mercyhurst Lakers 79
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-19 · Winner: Mercyhurst Lakers
Mercyhurst Lakers defeated Central Connecticut Blue Devils 79–61 on 2026-01-19 in NCAA Men's play, a 18-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 11:57 swung win probability 62% → 92%. 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 | 28 | 33 | 61 |
| Mercyhurst Lakers | 42 | 37 | 79 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 11:57 swung win probability 62% → 92%.
Why Central Connecticut Blue Devils lost
- Lost H1 28-42 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H1 11:57 (win probability 62% → 92% for the home side).
- Shot 40.8% eFG vs a 53.6% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyhurst Lakers | 11–0 | H1 11:57 | 62% → 92% |
| Mercyhurst Lakers | 10–0 | H1 7:40 | 87% → 99% |