Massachusetts Minutemen 62, Bowling Green Falcons 81
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-28 · Winner: Bowling Green Falcons
Bowling Green Falcons defeated Massachusetts Minutemen 81–62 on 2026-02-28 in NCAA Men's play, a 19-point result. A 17-0 road team run ending at H1 5:12 swung win probability 72% → 9%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Massachusetts Minutemen lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Minutemen | 37 | 25 | 62 |
| Bowling Green Falcons | 28 | 53 | 81 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 17-0 road team run ending at H1 5:12 swung win probability 72% → 9%.
Why Massachusetts Minutemen lost
- Lost H2 25-53 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 17-0 run ending at H2 5:20 (win probability 48% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 48.2% eFG vs a 53.0% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 18-8 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Minutemen | 17–0 | H1 5:12 | 72% → 9% |
| Bowling Green Falcons | 9–0 | H2 14:43 | 11% → 46% |
| Bowling Green Falcons | 17–0 | H2 5:20 | 48% → 100% |