Detroit Mercy Titans 71, Northern Kentucky Norse 96
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-15 · Winner: Northern Kentucky Norse
Northern Kentucky Norse defeated Detroit Mercy Titans 96–71 on 2026-01-15 in NCAA Men's play, a 25-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at H1 2:23 swung win probability 68% → 98%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Detroit Mercy Titans lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Mercy Titans | 37 | 34 | 71 |
| Northern Kentucky Norse | 52 | 44 | 96 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at H1 2:23 swung win probability 68% → 98%.
Why Detroit Mercy Titans lost
- Lost H1 37-52 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H1 2:23 (win probability 68% → 98% for the home side).
- Shot 43.6% eFG vs a 49.8% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 23-3 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Mercy Titans | 9–0 | H1 15:48 | 90% → 65% |
| Northern Kentucky Norse | 12–0 | H1 2:23 | 68% → 98% |
| Northern Kentucky Norse | 8–0 | H2 6:46 | 100% → 100% |
| Northern Kentucky Norse | 9–0 | H2 3:29 | 100% → 100% |