Northern Illinois Huskies 72, Buffalo Bulls 70
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-17 · Winner: Northern Illinois Huskies
Northern Illinois Huskies defeated Buffalo Bulls 72–70 on 2026-02-17 in NCAA Men's play, a 2-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at H2 17:28 swung win probability 91% → 47%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Buffalo Bulls lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois Huskies | 29 | 43 | 72 |
| Buffalo Bulls | 35 | 35 | 70 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at H2 17:28 swung win probability 91% → 47%.
Why Buffalo Bulls lost
- Lost H2 35-43 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H2 17:28 (win probability 91% → 47% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bulls | 8–0 | H1 3:03 | 64% → 91% |
| Northern Illinois Huskies | 11–0 | H2 17:28 | 91% → 47% |