Chicago State Cougars 59, Mercyhurst Lakers 61
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-25 · Winner: Mercyhurst Lakers
Mercyhurst Lakers defeated Chicago State Cougars 61–59 on 2026-01-25 in NCAA Men's play, a 2-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 8:12 swung win probability 44% → 76%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Chicago State Cougars lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago State Cougars | 28 | 31 | 59 |
| Mercyhurst Lakers | 26 | 35 | 61 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 8:12 swung win probability 44% → 76%.
Why Chicago State Cougars lost
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 16:18 (win probability 47% → 75% for the home side).
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyhurst Lakers | 8–0 | H1 16:18 | 47% → 75% |
| Mercyhurst Lakers | 8–0 | H1 8:12 | 44% → 76% |