Indiana State Sycamores 81, Murray State Racers 85
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-17 · Winner: Murray State Racers
Murray State Racers defeated Indiana State Sycamores 85–81 on 2026-01-17 in NCAA Men's play, a 4-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 8:32 swung win probability 49% → 94%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Indiana State Sycamores lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana State Sycamores | 37 | 44 | 81 |
| Murray State Racers | 47 | 38 | 85 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 8:32 swung win probability 49% → 94%.
Why Indiana State Sycamores lost
- Lost H1 37-47 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 8:32 (win probability 49% → 94% for the home side).
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray State Racers | 8–0 | H2 8:32 | 49% → 94% |