Saint Louis Billikens 57, George Mason Patriots 86
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-07 · Winner: George Mason Patriots
George Mason Patriots defeated Saint Louis Billikens 86–57 on 2026-03-07 in NCAA Men's play, a 29-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 7:57 swung win probability 48% → 82%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Saint Louis Billikens lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis Billikens | 34 | 23 | 57 |
| George Mason Patriots | 43 | 43 | 86 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 7:57 swung win probability 48% → 82%.
Why Saint Louis Billikens lost
- Lost H2 23-43 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 17-0 run ending at H2 9:59 (win probability 95% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 43.1% eFG vs a 59.9% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason Patriots | 9–0 | H1 7:57 | 48% → 82% |
| George Mason Patriots | 17–0 | H2 9:59 | 95% → 100% |