Providence Friars 71, DePaul Blue Demons 68
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-21 · Winner: Providence Friars
Providence Friars defeated DePaul Blue Demons 71–68 on 2026-02-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 3-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at H2 9:42 swung win probability 79% → 17%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why DePaul Blue Demons lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Friars | 38 | 33 | 71 |
| DePaul Blue Demons | 35 | 33 | 68 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at H2 9:42 swung win probability 79% → 17%.
Why DePaul Blue Demons lost
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H1 14:23 (win probability 72% → 35% for the home side).
- Shot 43.1% eFG vs a 49.8% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Friars | 10–0 | H1 14:23 | 72% → 35% |
| DePaul Blue Demons | 8–0 | H2 17:32 | 54% → 88% |
| Providence Friars | 10–0 | H2 9:42 | 79% → 17% |