Drake Bulldogs 72, Murray State Racers 81
NCAA Men's · 2025-12-18 · Winner: Murray State Racers
Murray State Racers defeated Drake Bulldogs 81–72 on 2025-12-18 in NCAA Men's play, a 9-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 16:10 swung win probability 72% → 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Bulldogs | 30 | 42 | 72 |
| Murray State Racers | 36 | 45 | 81 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 16:10 swung win probability 72% → 43%.
Why Drake Bulldogs lost
- Lost H1 30-36 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 6:22 (win probability 56% → 85% for the home side).
- Shot 47.4% eFG vs a 52.1% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 11-5.
- Outscored 26-17 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Bulldogs | 8–0 | H1 16:10 | 72% → 43% |
| Murray State Racers | 8–0 | H1 6:22 | 56% → 85% |