Saint Mary's Gaels 72, Pacific Tigers 61
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-14 · Winner: Saint Mary's Gaels
Saint Mary's Gaels defeated Pacific Tigers 72–61 on 2026-02-14 in NCAA Men's play, a 11-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at H2 16:20 swung win probability 77% → 26%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Pacific Tigers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's Gaels | 28 | 44 | 72 |
| Pacific Tigers | 30 | 31 | 61 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at H2 16:20 swung win probability 77% → 26%.
Why Pacific Tigers lost
- Lost H2 31-44 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H2 16:20 (win probability 77% → 26% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 15-4.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Tigers | 10–0 | H1 6:38 | 65% → 93% |
| Saint Mary's Gaels | 10–0 | H2 16:20 | 77% → 26% |
| Pacific Tigers | 8–0 | H2 8:36 | 8% → 48% |
| Saint Mary's Gaels | 8–0 | H2 6:58 | 48% → 3% |