Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 60, Houston Cougars 69
NCAA Men's · 2025-12-29 · Winner: Houston Cougars
Houston Cougars defeated Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 69–60 on 2025-12-29 in NCAA Men's play, a 9-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 4:59 swung win probability 48% → 86%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | 28 | 32 | 60 |
| Houston Cougars | 33 | 36 | 69 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 4:59 swung win probability 48% → 86%.
Why Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders lost
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H1 4:59 (win probability 48% → 86% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 19-6.
- Outscored 15-3 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Cougars | 10–0 | H1 4:59 | 48% → 86% |
| Houston Cougars | 8–0 | H2 9:20 | 84% → 100% |