Northern Iowa Panthers 62, Evansville Purple Aces 48
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-04 · Winner: Northern Iowa Panthers
Northern Iowa Panthers defeated Evansville Purple Aces 62–48 on 2026-01-04 in NCAA Men's play, a 14-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 6:54 swung win probability 37% → 8%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 34 | 28 | 62 |
| Evansville Purple Aces | 18 | 30 | 48 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 6:54 swung win probability 37% → 8%.
Why Evansville Purple Aces lost
- Lost H1 18-34 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 6:54 (win probability 37% → 8% for the home side).
- Shot 43.3% eFG vs a 49.9% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 9–0 | H1 6:54 | 37% → 8% |
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 9–0 | H1 2:04 | 21% → 2% |
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 8–0 | H2 13:24 | 7% → 0% |