Sacred Heart Pioneers 58, Merrimack Warriors 75
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-01 · Winner: Merrimack Warriors
Merrimack Warriors defeated Sacred Heart Pioneers 75–58 on 2026-02-01 in NCAA Men's play, a 17-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 8:51 swung win probability 76% → 99%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Sacred Heart Pioneers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Pioneers | 32 | 26 | 58 |
| Merrimack Warriors | 41 | 34 | 75 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 8:51 swung win probability 76% → 99%.
Why Sacred Heart Pioneers lost
- Lost H1 32-41 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 8:51 (win probability 76% → 99% for the home side).
- Shot 46.7% eFG vs a 52.5% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 16-5.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-5.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack Warriors | 8–0 | H2 8:51 | 76% → 99% |
| Merrimack Warriors | 8–0 | H2 1:17 | 100% → 100% |