Fairfield Stags 71, Iona Gaels 70
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-30 · Winner: Fairfield Stags
Fairfield Stags defeated Iona Gaels 71–70 on 2026-01-30 in NCAA Men's play, a 1-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 4:06 swung win probability 52% → 86%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Iona Gaels lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Stags | 34 | 37 | 71 |
| Iona Gaels | 35 | 35 | 70 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 4:06 swung win probability 52% → 86%.
Why Iona Gaels lost
- Beaten on the offensive glass 21-11.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iona Gaels | 9–0 | H1 4:06 | 52% → 86% |