Niagara Purple Eagles 70, Sacred Heart Pioneers 71
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-24 · Winner: Sacred Heart Pioneers
Sacred Heart Pioneers defeated Niagara Purple Eagles 71–70 on 2026-01-24 in NCAA Men's play, a 1-point result. A 14-0 home team run ending at H2 0:01 swung win probability 0% → 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 | 36 | 34 | 70 |
| Sacred Heart Pioneers | 34 | 37 | 71 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 home team run ending at H2 0:01 swung win probability 0% → 100%.
Why Niagara Purple Eagles lost
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at H2 0:01 (win probability 0% → 100% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 14-9.
- Outscored 11-1 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Pioneers | 14–0 | H2 0:01 | 0% → 100% |