Richmond Spiders 69, VCU Rams 77
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-27 · Winner: VCU Rams
VCU Rams defeated Richmond Spiders 77–69 on 2026-01-27 in NCAA Men's play, a 8-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 16:09 swung win probability 88% → 99%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Richmond Spiders lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Spiders | 29 | 40 | 69 |
| VCU Rams | 39 | 38 | 77 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 16:09 swung win probability 88% → 99%.
Why Richmond Spiders lost
- Lost H1 29-39 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 16:09 (win probability 88% → 99% for the home side).
- Outscored 22-10 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| VCU Rams | 8–0 | H2 16:09 | 88% → 99% |