Holy Cross Crusaders 68, Navy Midshipmen 85
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-21 · Winner: Navy Midshipmen
Navy Midshipmen defeated Holy Cross Crusaders 85–68 on 2026-01-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 17-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 1:07 swung win probability 99% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Holy Cross Crusaders lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Crusaders | 34 | 34 | 68 |
| Navy Midshipmen | 42 | 43 | 85 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 1:07 swung win probability 99% → 100%.
Why Holy Cross Crusaders lost
- Lost H2 34-43 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 1:07 (win probability 99% → 100% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 13-6.
- Outscored 21-10 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy Midshipmen | 9–0 | H2 1:07 | 99% → 100% |