Boston College Eagles 72, Florida State Seminoles 80
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-17 · Winner: Florida State Seminoles
Florida State Seminoles defeated Boston College Eagles 80–72 on 2026-02-17 in NCAA Men's play, a 8-point result. A 16-0 road team run ending at H1 11:37 swung win probability 72% → 15%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Boston College Eagles lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College Eagles | 42 | 30 | 72 |
| Florida State Seminoles | 32 | 48 | 80 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 16-0 road team run ending at H1 11:37 swung win probability 72% → 15%.
Why Boston College Eagles lost
- Lost H2 30-48 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 7:26 (win probability 2% → 24% for the home side).
- Outscored 27-3 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College Eagles | 16–0 | H1 11:37 | 72% → 15% |
| Florida State Seminoles | 8–0 | H2 7:26 | 2% → 24% |
| Florida State Seminoles | 8–0 | H2 0:23 | 53% → 100% |