Rhode Island Rams 46, La Salle Explorers 59
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-21 · Winner: La Salle Explorers
La Salle Explorers defeated Rhode Island Rams 59–46 on 2026-02-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 13-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 11:42 swung win probability 38% → 79%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island Rams | 25 | 21 | 46 |
| La Salle Explorers | 39 | 20 | 59 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 11:42 swung win probability 38% → 79%.
Why Rhode Island Rams lost
- Lost H1 25-39 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H1 11:42 (win probability 38% → 79% for the home side).
- Shot 30.9% eFG vs a 50.1% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 21-12 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 18-13.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Salle Explorers | 11–0 | H1 11:42 | 38% → 79% |
| Rhode Island Rams | 9–0 | H2 9:52 | 100% → 97% |