Morgan State Bears 79, Norfolk State Spartans 78
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-26 · Winner: Morgan State Bears
Morgan State Bears defeated Norfolk State Spartans 79–78 on 2026-01-26 in NCAA Men's play, a 1-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H2 18:48 swung win probability 59% → 94%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Norfolk State Spartans lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan State Bears | 36 | 43 | 79 |
| Norfolk State Spartans | 42 | 36 | 78 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H2 18:48 swung win probability 59% → 94%.
Why Norfolk State Spartans lost
- Lost H2 36-43 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Shot 44.3% eFG vs a 51.5% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State Spartans | 10–0 | H2 18:48 | 59% → 94% |