Murray State Racers 81, UIC Flames 77
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-01 · Winner: Murray State Racers
Murray State Racers defeated UIC Flames 81–77 on 2026-01-01 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at H2 14:38 swung win probability 85% → 29%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why UIC Flames lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray State Racers | 36 | 45 | 81 |
| UIC Flames | 40 | 37 | 77 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at H2 14:38 swung win probability 85% → 29%.
Why UIC Flames lost
- Lost H2 37-45 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H2 14:38 (win probability 85% → 29% for the home side).
- Shot 43.8% eFG vs a 50.8% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray State Racers | 11–0 | H2 14:38 | 85% → 29% |