Norfolk State Spartans 70, Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks 66
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-16 · Winner: Norfolk State Spartans
Norfolk State Spartans defeated Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks 70–66 on 2026-02-16 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 8:41 swung win probability 76% → 39%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State Spartans | 31 | 39 | 70 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks | 28 | 38 | 66 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 8:41 swung win probability 76% → 39%.
Why Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks lost
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 8:41 (win probability 76% → 39% for the home side).
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State Spartans | 9–0 | H1 8:41 | 76% → 39% |