Belmont Bruins 80, Indiana State Sycamores 81
NCAA Men's · 2025-12-29 · Winner: Indiana State Sycamores
Indiana State Sycamores defeated Belmont Bruins 81–80 on 2025-12-29 in NCAA Men's play, a 1-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 1:54 swung win probability 52% → 17%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Belmont Bruins lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | OT | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Bruins | 41 | 30 | 9 | 80 |
| Indiana State Sycamores | 36 | 35 | 10 | 81 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 1:54 swung win probability 52% → 17%.
Why Belmont Bruins lost
- Shot 52.4% eFG vs a 60.7% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Bruins | 9–0 | H1 1:54 | 52% → 17% |