Northern Kentucky Norse 80, Wright State Raiders 88
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-24 · Winner: Wright State Raiders
Wright State Raiders defeated Northern Kentucky Norse 88–80 on 2026-01-24 in NCAA Men's play, a 8-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 8:07 swung win probability 84% → 98%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Northern Kentucky Norse lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Kentucky Norse | 36 | 44 | 80 |
| Wright State Raiders | 48 | 40 | 88 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 8:07 swung win probability 84% → 98%.
Why Northern Kentucky Norse lost
- Lost H1 36-48 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 8:07 (win probability 84% → 98% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 14-10.
- Outscored 29-11 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright State Raiders | 9–0 | H1 8:07 | 84% → 98% |
| Northern Kentucky Norse | 8–0 | H2 5:31 | 100% → 97% |