Yale Bulldogs 87, Howard Bison 81
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-09 · Winner: Yale Bulldogs
Yale Bulldogs defeated Howard Bison 87–81 on 2026-02-09 in NCAA Men's play, a 6-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 6:08 swung win probability 72% → 41%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Howard Bison lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | OT | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yale Bulldogs | 38 | 33 | 16 | 87 |
| Howard Bison | 32 | 39 | 10 | 81 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 6:08 swung win probability 72% → 41%.
Why Howard Bison lost
- Lost H1 32-38 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 6:08 (win probability 72% → 41% for the home side).
- Outscored 25-13 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 17-10.
- 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 6:08 | 72% → 41% |