East Carolina Pirates 56, Charlotte 49ers 68
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-21 · Winner: Charlotte 49ers
Charlotte 49ers defeated East Carolina Pirates 68–56 on 2026-02-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 12-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 16:14 swung win probability 97% → 78%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why East Carolina Pirates lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Carolina Pirates | 25 | 31 | 56 |
| Charlotte 49ers | 36 | 32 | 68 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 16:14 swung win probability 97% → 78%.
Why East Carolina Pirates lost
- Lost H1 25-36 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 19:24 (win probability 80% → 97% for the home side).
- Shot 38.2% eFG vs a 46.4% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 12-8.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte 49ers | 8–0 | H2 19:24 | 80% → 97% |
| East Carolina Pirates | 9–0 | H2 16:14 | 97% → 78% |