Bradley Braves 87, Drake Bulldogs 73
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-31 · Winner: Bradley Braves
Bradley Braves defeated Drake Bulldogs 87–73 on 2026-01-31 in NCAA Men's play, a 14-point result. A 13-0 road team run ending at H1 8:52 swung win probability 89% → 43%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Drake Bulldogs lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Braves | 41 | 46 | 87 |
| Drake Bulldogs | 35 | 38 | 73 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 road team run ending at H1 8:52 swung win probability 89% → 43%.
Why Drake Bulldogs lost
- Lost H2 38-46 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at H1 8:52 (win probability 89% → 43% for the home side).
- Shot 44.8% eFG vs a 52.1% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Bulldogs | 9–0 | H1 11:08 | 61% → 89% |
| Bradley Braves | 13–0 | H1 8:52 | 89% → 43% |
| Bradley Braves | 9–0 | H2 16:42 | 23% → 2% |
| Drake Bulldogs | 8–0 | H2 12:48 | 0% → 2% |