Iona Gaels 72, Siena Saints 79
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-05 · Winner: Siena Saints
Siena Saints defeated Iona Gaels 79–72 on 2026-02-05 in NCAA Men's play, a 7-point result. A 13-0 home team run ending at H2 8:04 swung win probability 18% → 91%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Iona Gaels lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iona Gaels | 47 | 25 | 72 |
| Siena Saints | 40 | 39 | 79 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 home team run ending at H2 8:04 swung win probability 18% → 91%.
Why Iona Gaels lost
- Lost H2 25-39 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at H2 8:04 (win probability 18% → 91% for the home side).
- Outscored 10-2 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siena Saints | 13–0 | H2 8:04 | 18% → 91% |
| Iona Gaels | 8–0 | H2 5:37 | 92% → 36% |