Sacred Heart Pioneers 61, Niagara Purple Eagles 64
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-02 · Winner: Niagara Purple Eagles
Niagara Purple Eagles defeated Sacred Heart Pioneers 64–61 on 2026-01-02 in NCAA Men's play, a 3-point result. A 14-0 road team run ending at H2 0:10 swung win probability 100% → 51%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Sacred Heart Pioneers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Pioneers | 24 | 37 | 61 |
| Niagara Purple Eagles | 32 | 32 | 64 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 road team run ending at H2 0:10 swung win probability 100% → 51%.
Why Sacred Heart Pioneers lost
- Lost H1 24-32 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Shot 43.4% eFG vs a 52.5% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 14-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Pioneers | 14–0 | H2 0:10 | 100% → 51% |