Massachusetts Minutemen 68, Buffalo Bulls 67
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-23 · Winner: Massachusetts Minutemen
Massachusetts Minutemen defeated Buffalo Bulls 68–67 on 2026-01-23 in NCAA Men's play, a 1-point result. A 14-0 home team run ending at H2 5:20 swung win probability 11% → 98%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Buffalo Bulls lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Minutemen | 38 | 30 | 68 |
| Buffalo Bulls | 29 | 38 | 67 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 home team run ending at H2 5:20 swung win probability 11% → 98%.
Why Buffalo Bulls lost
- Lost H1 29-38 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 15-0 run ending at H1 8:53 (win probability 46% → 4% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 12-5.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Minutemen | 15–0 | H1 8:53 | 46% → 4% |
| Buffalo Bulls | 14–0 | H2 5:20 | 11% → 98% |