Niagara Purple Eagles 59, Canisius Golden Griffins 54
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-14 · Winner: Niagara Purple Eagles
Niagara Purple Eagles defeated Canisius Golden Griffins 59–54 on 2026-01-14 in NCAA Men's play, a 5-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at H2 3:39 swung win probability 88% → 8%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Canisius Golden Griffins lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Purple Eagles | 34 | 25 | 59 |
| Canisius Golden Griffins | 28 | 26 | 54 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at H2 3:39 swung win probability 88% → 8%.
Why Canisius Golden Griffins lost
- Lost H1 28-34 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H2 3:39 (win probability 88% → 8% for the home side).
- Shot 38.2% eFG vs a 46.7% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canisius Golden Griffins | 8–0 | H2 13:27 | 22% → 63% |
| Niagara Purple Eagles | 10–0 | H2 3:39 | 88% → 8% |