Richmond Spiders 66, Loyola Chicago Ramblers 69
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-28 · Winner: Loyola Chicago Ramblers
Loyola Chicago Ramblers defeated Richmond Spiders 69–66 on 2026-02-28 in NCAA Men's play, a 3-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 3:47 swung win probability 99% → 65%. 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 | 37 | 66 |
| Loyola Chicago Ramblers | 36 | 33 | 69 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 3:47 swung win probability 99% → 65%.
Why Richmond Spiders lost
- Lost H1 29-36 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H1 14:22 (win probability 51% → 84% for the home side).
- Shot 36.8% eFG vs a 52.5% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola Chicago Ramblers | 10–0 | H1 14:22 | 51% → 84% |
| Richmond Spiders | 9–0 | H2 3:47 | 99% → 65% |