Fairfield Stags 81, Canisius Golden Griffins 85
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-02 · Winner: Canisius Golden Griffins
Canisius Golden Griffins defeated Fairfield Stags 85–81 on 2026-01-02 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at H1 10:01 swung win probability 86% → 44%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Fairfield Stags lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Stags | 37 | 44 | 81 |
| Canisius Golden Griffins | 39 | 46 | 85 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at H1 10:01 swung win probability 86% → 44%.
Why Fairfield Stags lost
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H2 4:11 (win probability 72% → 100% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canisius Golden Griffins | 9–0 | H1 16:00 | 66% → 90% |
| Fairfield Stags | 12–0 | H1 10:01 | 86% → 44% |
| Canisius Golden Griffins | 10–0 | H2 4:11 | 72% → 100% |