La Salle Explorers 79, Rhode Island Rams 72
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-07 · Winner: La Salle Explorers
La Salle Explorers defeated Rhode Island Rams 79–72 on 2026-01-07 in NCAA Men's play, a 7-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 10:24 swung win probability 84% → 57%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Rhode Island Rams lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Salle Explorers | 41 | 38 | 79 |
| Rhode Island Rams | 41 | 31 | 72 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 10:24 swung win probability 84% → 57%.
Why Rhode Island Rams lost
- Lost H2 31-38 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 10:24 (win probability 84% → 57% for the home side).
- Outscored 22-12 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Salle Explorers | 8–0 | H1 10:24 | 84% → 57% |