Norfolk State Spartans 89, South Carolina State Bulldogs 82
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-17 · Winner: Norfolk State Spartans
Norfolk State Spartans defeated South Carolina State Bulldogs 89–82 on 2026-01-17 in NCAA Men's play, a 7-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 8:32 swung win probability 79% → 48%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why South Carolina State Bulldogs lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State Spartans | 36 | 53 | 89 |
| South Carolina State Bulldogs | 36 | 46 | 82 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 8:32 swung win probability 79% → 48%.
Why South Carolina State Bulldogs lost
- Lost H2 46-53 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 13:27 (win probability 91% → 72% for the home side).
- Outscored 37-18 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina State Bulldogs | 10–0 | H1 15:37 | 66% → 91% |
| Norfolk State Spartans | 8–0 | H1 13:27 | 91% → 72% |
| Norfolk State Spartans | 8–0 | H1 8:32 | 79% → 48% |