Canisius Golden Griffins 56, Niagara Purple Eagles 65
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-03 · Winner: Niagara Purple Eagles
Niagara Purple Eagles defeated Canisius Golden Griffins 65–56 on 2026-02-03 in NCAA Men's play, a 9-point result. A 16-0 home team run ending at H2 2:50 swung win probability 57% → 100%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canisius Golden Griffins | 33 | 23 | 56 |
| Niagara Purple Eagles | 38 | 27 | 65 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 16-0 home team run ending at H2 2:50 swung win probability 57% → 100%.
Why Canisius Golden Griffins lost
- Gave up a 16-0 run ending at H2 2:50 (win probability 57% → 100% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Purple Eagles | 9–0 | H1 11:31 | 84% → 97% |
| Canisius Golden Griffins | 10–0 | H1 3:47 | 99% → 88% |
| Canisius Golden Griffins | 8–0 | H2 12:30 | 93% → 63% |
| Niagara Purple Eagles | 16–0 | H2 2:50 | 57% → 100% |