Northern Kentucky Norse 81, Cleveland State Vikings 70
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-25 · Winner: Northern Kentucky Norse
Northern Kentucky Norse defeated Cleveland State Vikings 81–70 on 2026-02-25 in NCAA Men's play, a 11-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at H2 18:56 swung win probability 8% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Cleveland State Vikings lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Kentucky Norse | 42 | 39 | 81 |
| Cleveland State Vikings | 24 | 46 | 70 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at H2 18:56 swung win probability 8% → 0%.
Why Cleveland State Vikings lost
- Lost H1 24-42 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H2 18:56 (win probability 8% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 44.2% eFG vs a 54.7% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Kentucky Norse | 11–0 | H2 18:56 | 8% → 0% |
| Cleveland State Vikings | 8–0 | H2 8:24 | 0% → 0% |