Florida A&M Rattlers 83, Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 87
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-03 · Winner: Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats defeated Florida A&M Rattlers 87–83 on 2026-01-03 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 4:17 swung win probability 88% → 60%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Florida A&M Rattlers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida A&M Rattlers | 36 | 47 | 83 |
| Bethune-Cookman Wildcats | 48 | 39 | 87 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 4:17 swung win probability 88% → 60%.
Why Florida A&M Rattlers lost
- Lost H1 36-48 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 0:03 (win probability 73% → 96% for the home side).
- Outscored 26-18 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida A&M Rattlers | 8–0 | H1 4:17 | 88% → 60% |
| Bethune-Cookman Wildcats | 9–0 | H1 0:03 | 73% → 96% |
| Florida A&M Rattlers | 8–0 | H2 12:17 | 95% → 69% |