Niagara Purple Eagles 53, Iona Gaels 71
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-09 · Winner: Iona Gaels
Iona Gaels defeated Niagara Purple Eagles 71–53 on 2026-01-09 in NCAA Men's play, a 18-point result. A 22-0 home team run ending at H1 7:51 swung win probability 62% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Niagara Purple Eagles lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Purple Eagles | 22 | 31 | 53 |
| Iona Gaels | 41 | 30 | 71 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 22-0 home team run ending at H1 7:51 swung win probability 62% → 100%.
Why Niagara Purple Eagles lost
- Lost H1 22-41 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 22-0 run ending at H1 7:51 (win probability 62% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 38.3% eFG vs a 50.8% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iona Gaels | 22–0 | H1 7:51 | 62% → 100% |
| Niagara Purple Eagles | 8–0 | H1 4:50 | 100% → 97% |
| Iona Gaels | 9–0 | H2 8:33 | 100% → 100% |
| Niagara Purple Eagles | 8–0 | H2 4:40 | 100% → 100% |