Winthrop Eagles 84, Charleston Southern Buccaneers 86
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-26 · Winner: Charleston Southern Buccaneers
Charleston Southern Buccaneers defeated Winthrop Eagles 86–84 on 2026-02-26 in NCAA Men's play, a 2-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at H2 6:47 swung win probability 98% → 46%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Winthrop Eagles lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winthrop Eagles | 36 | 48 | 84 |
| Charleston Southern Buccaneers | 42 | 44 | 86 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at H2 6:47 swung win probability 98% → 46%.
Why Winthrop Eagles lost
- Lost H1 36-42 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 2:12 (win probability 74% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 43.7% eFG vs a 51.2% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winthrop Eagles | 11–0 | H2 6:47 | 98% → 46% |
| Charleston Southern Buccaneers | 8–0 | H2 2:12 | 74% → 100% |