North Carolina Central Eagles 68, Norfolk State Spartans 75
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-07 · Winner: Norfolk State Spartans
Norfolk State Spartans defeated North Carolina Central Eagles 75–68 on 2026-02-07 in NCAA Men's play, a 7-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at H2 11:03 swung win probability 94% → 36%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why North Carolina Central Eagles lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Central Eagles | 31 | 37 | 68 |
| Norfolk State Spartans | 36 | 39 | 75 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at H2 11:03 swung win probability 94% → 36%.
Why North Carolina Central Eagles lost
- Outscored 21-11 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 11-6.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Central Eagles | 12–0 | H2 11:03 | 94% → 36% |