Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders 79, Incarnate Word Cardinals 71
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-24 · Winner: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders defeated Incarnate Word Cardinals 79–71 on 2026-01-24 in NCAA Men's play, a 8-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 6:48 swung win probability 41% → 12%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Incarnate Word Cardinals lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders | 37 | 42 | 79 |
| Incarnate Word Cardinals | 22 | 49 | 71 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 6:48 swung win probability 41% → 12%.
Why Incarnate Word Cardinals lost
- Lost H1 22-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H2 17:50 (win probability 23% → 0% for the home side).
- Outscored 21-9 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders | 8–0 | H1 6:48 | 41% → 12% |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders | 12–0 | H2 17:50 | 23% → 0% |