Providence Friars 79, Creighton Bluejays 76
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-28 · Winner: Providence Friars
Providence Friars defeated Creighton Bluejays 79–76 on 2026-02-28 in NCAA Men's play, a 3-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 6:44 swung win probability 16% → 72%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Creighton Bluejays lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Friars | 39 | 40 | 79 |
| Creighton Bluejays | 37 | 39 | 76 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 6:44 swung win probability 16% → 72%.
Why Creighton Bluejays lost
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creighton Bluejays | 8–0 | H1 5:20 | 26% → 60% |
| Creighton Bluejays | 8–0 | H2 6:44 | 16% → 72% |