Saint Louis Billikens 71, VCU Rams 62
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-07 · Winner: Saint Louis Billikens
Saint Louis Billikens defeated VCU Rams 71–62 on 2026-01-07 in NCAA Men's play, a 9-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at H2 0:07 swung win probability 67% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why VCU Rams lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis Billikens | 30 | 41 | 71 |
| VCU Rams | 22 | 40 | 62 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at H2 0:07 swung win probability 67% → 0%.
Why VCU Rams lost
- Lost H1 22-30 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H1 1:15 (win probability 60% → 13% for the home side).
- Shot 33.3% eFG vs a 53.6% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis Billikens | 11–0 | H1 1:15 | 60% → 13% |
| Saint Louis Billikens | 10–0 | H2 0:07 | 67% → 0% |