Northern Kentucky Norse 84, IU Indianapolis Jaguars 81
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-12 · Winner: Northern Kentucky Norse
Northern Kentucky Norse defeated IU Indianapolis Jaguars 84–81 on 2026-02-12 in NCAA Men's play, a 3-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 9:12 swung win probability 89% → 41%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Kentucky Norse | 27 | 57 | 84 |
| IU Indianapolis Jaguars | 36 | 45 | 81 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 9:12 swung win probability 89% → 41%.
Why IU Indianapolis Jaguars lost
- Lost H2 45-57 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 11:40 (win probability 98% → 80% for the home side).
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| IU Indianapolis Jaguars | 8–0 | H1 15:08 | 69% → 90% |
| Northern Kentucky Norse | 8–0 | H2 11:40 | 98% → 80% |
| Northern Kentucky Norse | 8–0 | H2 9:12 | 89% → 41% |