Brown Bears 69, Yale Bulldogs 81
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-06 · Winner: Yale Bulldogs
Yale Bulldogs defeated Brown Bears 81–69 on 2026-02-06 in NCAA Men's play, a 12-point result. A 15-0 home team run ending at H2 0:59 swung win probability 20% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Brown Bears lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Bears | 36 | 33 | 69 |
| Yale Bulldogs | 31 | 50 | 81 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 15-0 home team run ending at H2 0:59 swung win probability 20% → 100%.
Why Brown Bears lost
- Lost H2 33-50 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 15-0 run ending at H2 0:59 (win probability 20% → 100% for the home side).
- Outscored 17-8 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale Bulldogs | 8–0 | H1 15:21 | 72% → 91% |
| Brown Bears | 9–0 | H2 19:27 | 68% → 24% |
| Yale Bulldogs | 15–0 | H2 0:59 | 20% → 100% |