Murray State Racers 79, Evansville Purple Aces 69
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-07 · Winner: Murray State Racers
Murray State Racers defeated Evansville Purple Aces 79–69 on 2026-01-07 in NCAA Men's play, a 10-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at H1 0:23 swung win probability 59% → 9%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray State Racers | 42 | 37 | 79 |
| Evansville Purple Aces | 30 | 39 | 69 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at H1 0:23 swung win probability 59% → 9%.
Why Evansville Purple Aces lost
- Lost H1 30-42 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H1 0:23 (win probability 59% → 9% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 15-9.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 10-5.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray State Racers | 9–0 | H1 5:40 | 76% → 38% |
| Murray State Racers | 12–0 | H1 0:23 | 59% → 9% |