UIC Flames 74, Murray State Racers 81
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-03 · Winner: Murray State Racers
Murray State Racers defeated UIC Flames 81–74 on 2026-02-03 in NCAA Men's play, a 7-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at H2 9:40 swung win probability 69% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why UIC Flames lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UIC Flames | 33 | 41 | 74 |
| Murray State Racers | 40 | 41 | 81 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at H2 9:40 swung win probability 69% → 100%.
Why UIC Flames lost
- Lost H1 33-40 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H2 9:40 (win probability 69% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 46.0% eFG vs a 50.8% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray State Racers | 8–0 | H1 15:25 | 62% → 86% |
| UIC Flames | 9–0 | H2 13:48 | 96% → 69% |
| Murray State Racers | 12–0 | H2 9:40 | 69% → 100% |