Norfolk State Spartans 82, Jackson State Tigers 72
NCAA Men's · 2025-12-19 · Winner: Norfolk State Spartans
Norfolk State Spartans defeated Jackson State Tigers 82–72 on 2025-12-19 in NCAA Men's play, a 10-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 7:09 swung win probability 69% → 30%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Jackson State Tigers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State Spartans | 42 | 40 | 82 |
| Jackson State Tigers | 29 | 43 | 72 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 7:09 swung win probability 69% → 30%.
Why Jackson State Tigers lost
- Lost H1 29-42 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H2 13:35 (win probability 12% → 0% for the home side).
- Outscored 20-12 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State Spartans | 9–0 | H1 7:09 | 69% → 30% |
| Norfolk State Spartans | 8–0 | H1 3:07 | 33% → 8% |
| Norfolk State Spartans | 12–0 | H2 13:35 | 12% → 0% |
| Jackson State Tigers | 12–0 | H2 1:59 | 0% → 0% |