Canisius Golden Griffins 72, Rider Broncs 66
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-20 · Winner: Canisius Golden Griffins
Canisius Golden Griffins defeated Rider Broncs 72–66 on 2026-02-20 in NCAA Men's play, a 6-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 18:05 swung win probability 52% → 24%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Rider Broncs lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canisius Golden Griffins | 40 | 32 | 72 |
| Rider Broncs | 30 | 36 | 66 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 18:05 swung win probability 52% → 24%.
Why Rider Broncs lost
- Lost H1 30-40 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 18:05 (win probability 52% → 24% for the home side).
- Outscored 19-11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canisius Golden Griffins | 8–0 | H1 18:05 | 52% → 24% |