Mercyhurst Lakers 78, Central Connecticut Blue Devils 80
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-26 · Winner: Central Connecticut Blue Devils
Central Connecticut Blue Devils defeated Mercyhurst Lakers 80–78 on 2026-02-26 in NCAA Men's play, a 2-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 17:28 swung win probability 77% → 32%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Mercyhurst Lakers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyhurst Lakers | 30 | 48 | 78 |
| Central Connecticut Blue Devils | 34 | 46 | 80 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 17:28 swung win probability 77% → 32%.
Why Mercyhurst Lakers lost
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H1 2:44 (win probability 39% → 80% for the home side).
- Outscored 20-12 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut Blue Devils | 10–0 | H1 2:44 | 39% → 80% |
| Mercyhurst Lakers | 9–0 | H2 17:28 | 77% → 32% |