Iona Gaels 68, Rider Broncs 72
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-14 · Winner: Rider Broncs
Rider Broncs defeated Iona Gaels 72–68 on 2026-01-14 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 7:23 swung win probability 99% → 71%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Iona Gaels lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iona Gaels | 26 | 42 | 68 |
| Rider Broncs | 41 | 31 | 72 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 7:23 swung win probability 99% → 71%.
Why Iona Gaels lost
- Lost H1 26-41 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H1 3:50 (win probability 79% → 98% for the home side).
- Outscored 20-5 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 16-9.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rider Broncs | 11–0 | H1 3:50 | 79% → 98% |
| Iona Gaels | 9–0 | H2 7:23 | 99% → 71% |