South Carolina State Bulldogs 71, Norfolk State Spartans 90
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-21 · Winner: Norfolk State Spartans
Norfolk State Spartans defeated South Carolina State Bulldogs 90–71 on 2026-02-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 19-point result. A 14-0 home team run ending at H2 15:50 swung win probability 77% → 100%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina State Bulldogs | 35 | 36 | 71 |
| Norfolk State Spartans | 44 | 46 | 90 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 home team run ending at H2 15:50 swung win probability 77% → 100%.
Why South Carolina State Bulldogs lost
- Lost H2 36-46 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at H2 15:50 (win probability 77% → 100% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 23-13.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State Spartans | 14–0 | H2 15:50 | 77% → 100% |
| Norfolk State Spartans | 11–0 | H2 5:00 | 100% → 100% |
| South Carolina State Bulldogs | 8–0 | H2 2:39 | 100% → 100% |