Norfolk State Spartans 60, Howard Bison 88
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-31 · Winner: Howard Bison
Howard Bison defeated Norfolk State Spartans 88–60 on 2026-01-31 in NCAA Men's play, a 28-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 2:47 swung win probability 92% → 99%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State Spartans | 28 | 32 | 60 |
| Howard Bison | 42 | 46 | 88 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 2:47 swung win probability 92% → 99%.
Why Norfolk State Spartans lost
- Lost H1 28-42 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H2 13:31 (win probability 99% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 40.0% eFG vs a 51.5% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 25-16 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Bison | 8–0 | H1 2:47 | 92% → 99% |
| Howard Bison | 11–0 | H2 13:31 | 99% → 100% |
| Howard Bison | 9–0 | H2 6:10 | 100% → 100% |