IU Indianapolis Jaguars 72, Northern Kentucky Norse 81
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-01 · Winner: Northern Kentucky Norse
Northern Kentucky Norse defeated IU Indianapolis Jaguars 81–72 on 2026-01-01 in NCAA Men's play, a 9-point result. A 14-0 home team run ending at H2 6:17 swung win probability 6% → 85%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why IU Indianapolis Jaguars lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| IU Indianapolis Jaguars | 39 | 33 | 72 |
| Northern Kentucky Norse | 35 | 46 | 81 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 home team run ending at H2 6:17 swung win probability 6% → 85%.
Why IU Indianapolis Jaguars lost
- Lost H2 33-46 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at H2 6:17 (win probability 6% → 85% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 15-11.
- Outscored 15-6 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Kentucky Norse | 10–0 | H2 18:26 | 23% → 69% |
| Northern Kentucky Norse | 14–0 | H2 6:17 | 6% → 85% |