Iona Gaels 83, Vermont Catamounts 78
NCAA Men's · 2025-12-20 · Winner: Iona Gaels
Iona Gaels defeated Vermont Catamounts 83–78 on 2025-12-20 in NCAA Men's play, a 5-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 19:49 swung win probability 45% → 84%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Vermont Catamounts lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iona Gaels | 36 | 47 | 83 |
| Vermont Catamounts | 40 | 38 | 78 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 19:49 swung win probability 45% → 84%.
Why Vermont Catamounts lost
- Lost H2 38-47 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Outscored 17-9 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont Catamounts | 8–0 | H1 3:43 | 19% → 50% |
| Vermont Catamounts | 9–0 | H2 19:49 | 45% → 84% |