Buffalo Bulls 81, Northern Illinois Huskies 67
NCAA Men's · 2025-12-31 · Winner: Buffalo Bulls
Buffalo Bulls defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 81–67 on 2025-12-31 in NCAA Men's play, a 14-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 12:39 swung win probability 72% → 41%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Northern Illinois Huskies lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bulls | 43 | 38 | 81 |
| Northern Illinois Huskies | 29 | 38 | 67 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 12:39 swung win probability 72% → 41%.
Why Northern Illinois Huskies lost
- Lost H1 29-43 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 12:39 (win probability 72% → 41% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bulls | 8–0 | H1 12:39 | 72% → 41% |
| Buffalo Bulls | 8–0 | H1 9:54 | 49% → 19% |
| Northern Illinois Huskies | 8–0 | H2 18:43 | 6% → 28% |