Drake Bulldogs 66, Evansville Purple Aces 65
NCAA Men's · 2025-12-21 · Winner: Drake Bulldogs
Drake Bulldogs defeated Evansville Purple Aces 66–65 on 2025-12-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 1-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 1:01 swung win probability 80% → 39%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Evansville Purple Aces lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Bulldogs | 29 | 37 | 66 |
| Evansville Purple Aces | 27 | 38 | 65 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 1:01 swung win probability 80% → 39%.
Why Evansville Purple Aces lost
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 1:01 (win probability 80% → 39% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Bulldogs | 9–0 | H1 1:01 | 80% → 39% |
| Evansville Purple Aces | 9–0 | H2 7:24 | 2% → 30% |