UAB Blazers 76, Temple Owls 71
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-18 · Winner: UAB Blazers
UAB Blazers defeated Temple Owls 76–71 on 2026-02-18 in NCAA Men's play, a 5-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 5:49 swung win probability 69% → 30%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Temple Owls lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAB Blazers | 39 | 37 | 76 |
| Temple Owls | 33 | 38 | 71 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 5:49 swung win probability 69% → 30%.
Why Temple Owls lost
- Lost H1 33-39 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 5:49 (win probability 69% → 30% for the home side).
- Shot 45.4% eFG vs a 50.8% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAB Blazers | 9–0 | H1 5:49 | 69% → 30% |