Bucknell Bison 79, Lafayette Leopards 81
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-28 · Winner: Lafayette Leopards
Lafayette Leopards defeated Bucknell Bison 81–79 on 2026-01-28 in NCAA Men's play, a 2-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 14:58 swung win probability 69% → 35%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Bucknell Bison lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucknell Bison | 39 | 40 | 79 |
| Lafayette Leopards | 37 | 44 | 81 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 14:58 swung win probability 69% → 35%.
Why Bucknell Bison lost
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 6:20 (win probability 28% → 60% for the home side).
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucknell Bison | 9–0 | H1 14:58 | 69% → 35% |
| Lafayette Leopards | 8–0 | H1 6:20 | 28% → 60% |