Cal State Northridge Matadors 78, Long Beach State Beach 76
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-21 · Winner: Cal State Northridge Matadors
Cal State Northridge Matadors defeated Long Beach State Beach 78–76 on 2026-02-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 2-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H2 9:55 swung win probability 0% → 12%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Long Beach State Beach lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cal State Northridge Matadors | 46 | 32 | 78 |
| Long Beach State Beach | 38 | 38 | 76 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H2 9:55 swung win probability 0% → 12%.
Why Long Beach State Beach lost
- Lost H1 38-46 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 8:13 (win probability 8% → 0% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 13-9.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach State Beach | 10–0 | H2 9:55 | 0% → 12% |
| Cal State Northridge Matadors | 9–0 | H2 8:13 | 8% → 0% |