Lafayette Leopards 86, Holy Cross Crusaders 83
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-18 · Winner: Lafayette Leopards
Lafayette Leopards defeated Holy Cross Crusaders 86–83 on 2026-02-18 in NCAA Men's play, a 3-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 14:14 swung win probability 100% → 96%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Holy Cross Crusaders lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Leopards | 33 | 53 | 86 |
| Holy Cross Crusaders | 49 | 34 | 83 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 14:14 swung win probability 100% → 96%.
Why Holy Cross Crusaders lost
- Lost H2 34-53 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 14:14 (win probability 100% → 96% for the home side).
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Leopards | 9–0 | H2 14:14 | 100% → 96% |