Niagara Purple Eagles 55, Quinnipiac Bobcats 56
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-07 · Winner: Quinnipiac Bobcats
Quinnipiac Bobcats defeated Niagara Purple Eagles 56–55 on 2026-02-07 in NCAA Men's play, a 1-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 5:45 swung win probability 24% → 86%. 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 | 24 | 31 | 55 |
| Quinnipiac Bobcats | 36 | 20 | 56 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 5:45 swung win probability 24% → 86%.
Why Niagara Purple Eagles lost
- Lost H1 24-36 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 7:19 (win probability 69% → 91% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 19-11.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac Bobcats | 8–0 | H1 7:19 | 69% → 91% |
| Quinnipiac Bobcats | 8–0 | H2 5:45 | 24% → 86% |