Norfolk State Spartans 72, UTEP Miners 71
NCAA Men's · 2025-12-21 · Winner: Norfolk State Spartans
Norfolk State Spartans defeated UTEP Miners 72–71 on 2025-12-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 1-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 3:29 swung win probability 82% → 46%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why UTEP Miners lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State Spartans | 42 | 30 | 72 |
| UTEP Miners | 32 | 39 | 71 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 3:29 swung win probability 82% → 46%.
Why UTEP Miners lost
- Lost H1 32-42 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 3:29 (win probability 82% → 46% for the home side).
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State Spartans | 9–0 | H1 3:29 | 82% → 46% |
| Norfolk State Spartans | 8–0 | H2 19:42 | 34% → 7% |