Merrimack Warriors 56, Quinnipiac Bobcats 49
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-15 · Winner: Merrimack Warriors
Merrimack Warriors defeated Quinnipiac Bobcats 56–49 on 2026-02-15 in NCAA Men's play, a 7-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 9:00 swung win probability 88% → 33%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Quinnipiac Bobcats lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack Warriors | 21 | 35 | 56 |
| Quinnipiac Bobcats | 21 | 28 | 49 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 9:00 swung win probability 88% → 33%.
Why Quinnipiac Bobcats lost
- Lost H2 28-35 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 9:00 (win probability 88% → 33% for the home side).
- Shot 28.7% eFG vs a 48.8% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 16-11.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac Bobcats | 8–0 | H1 13:18 | 29% → 57% |
| Quinnipiac Bobcats | 8–0 | H2 16:58 | 59% → 91% |
| Merrimack Warriors | 9–0 | H2 9:00 | 88% → 33% |