Saint Mary's Gaels 78, Loyola Marymount Lions 73
NCAA Men's · 2025-12-28 · Winner: Saint Mary's Gaels
Saint Mary's Gaels defeated Loyola Marymount Lions 78–73 on 2025-12-28 in NCAA Men's play, a 5-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 8:51 swung win probability 78% → 44%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Loyola Marymount Lions lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's Gaels | 33 | 45 | 78 |
| Loyola Marymount Lions | 33 | 40 | 73 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 8:51 swung win probability 78% → 44%.
Why Loyola Marymount Lions lost
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 8:51 (win probability 78% → 44% for the home side).
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's Gaels | 9–0 | H1 8:51 | 78% → 44% |