Boston University Terriers 68, American University Eagles 65
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-28 · Winner: Boston University Terriers
Boston University Terriers defeated American University Eagles 68–65 on 2026-02-28 in NCAA Men's play, a 3-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at H1 12:51 swung win probability 50% → 11%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why American University Eagles lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston University Terriers | 38 | 30 | 68 |
| American University Eagles | 23 | 42 | 65 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at H1 12:51 swung win probability 50% → 11%.
Why American University Eagles lost
- Lost H1 23-38 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H1 12:51 (win probability 50% → 11% for the home side).
- Shot 43.2% eFG vs a 52.6% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston University Terriers | 12–0 | H1 12:51 | 50% → 11% |
| American University Eagles | 12–0 | H2 18:17 | 1% → 13% |
| American University Eagles | 12–0 | H2 9:46 | 3% → 42% |