Saint Louis Billikens 81, Duquesne Dukes 77
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-20 · Winner: Saint Louis Billikens
Saint Louis Billikens defeated Duquesne Dukes 81–77 on 2026-01-20 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 3:30 swung win probability 80% → 46%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Duquesne Dukes lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis Billikens | 40 | 41 | 81 |
| Duquesne Dukes | 38 | 39 | 77 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 3:30 swung win probability 80% → 46%.
Why Duquesne Dukes lost
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 3:30 (win probability 80% → 46% for the home side).
- Shot 40.9% eFG vs a 53.2% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis Billikens | 8–0 | H1 3:30 | 80% → 46% |
| Saint Louis Billikens | 8–0 | H2 13:27 | 13% → 1% |
| Duquesne Dukes | 8–0 | H2 9:52 | 1% → 17% |