Niagara Purple Eagles 61, Fairfield Stags 62
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-22 · Winner: Fairfield Stags
Fairfield Stags defeated Niagara Purple Eagles 62–61 on 2026-01-22 in NCAA Men's play, a 1-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at H1 8:01 swung win probability 90% → 60%. 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 | 30 | 31 | 61 |
| Fairfield Stags | 31 | 31 | 62 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at H1 8:01 swung win probability 90% → 60%.
Why Niagara Purple Eagles lost
- Beaten on the offensive glass 13-6.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Purple Eagles | 10–0 | H1 8:01 | 90% → 60% |