Houghton Highlanders 58, Niagara Purple Eagles 81
NCAA Men's · 2025-12-20 · Winner: Niagara Purple Eagles
Niagara Purple Eagles defeated Houghton Highlanders 81–58 on 2025-12-20 in NCAA Men's play, a 23-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at H1 15:33 swung win probability 69% → 95%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Houghton Highlanders lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton Highlanders | 20 | 38 | 58 |
| Niagara Purple Eagles | 41 | 40 | 81 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at H1 15:33 swung win probability 69% → 95%.
Why Houghton Highlanders lost
- Lost H1 20-41 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H1 15:33 (win probability 69% → 95% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 14-10.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 13-5.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Purple Eagles | 12–0 | H1 15:33 | 69% → 95% |