Northern Kentucky Norse 65, Oakland Golden Grizzlies 76
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-01 · Winner: Oakland Golden Grizzlies
Oakland Golden Grizzlies defeated Northern Kentucky Norse 76–65 on 2026-02-01 in NCAA Men's play, a 11-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 18:13 swung win probability 64% → 23%. 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 | 30 | 35 | 65 |
| Oakland Golden Grizzlies | 29 | 47 | 76 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 18:13 swung win probability 64% → 23%.
Why Northern Kentucky Norse lost
- Lost H2 35-47 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 5:44 (win probability 77% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 39.0% eFG vs a 54.4% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 17-8 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Kentucky Norse | 8–0 | H2 18:13 | 64% → 23% |
| Oakland Golden Grizzlies | 8–0 | H2 5:44 | 77% → 100% |