Buffalo Bulls 86, Massachusetts Minutemen 82
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-21 · Winner: Buffalo Bulls
Buffalo Bulls defeated Massachusetts Minutemen 86–82 on 2026-02-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 7:06 swung win probability 75% → 93%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Massachusetts Minutemen lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | OT | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bulls | 29 | 39 | 18 | 86 |
| Massachusetts Minutemen | 34 | 34 | 14 | 82 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 7:06 swung win probability 75% → 93%.
Why Massachusetts Minutemen lost
- Outscored 22-13 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Minutemen | 8–0 | H1 7:06 | 75% → 93% |