Northern Iowa Panthers 89, Murray State Racers 60
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-09 · Winner: Northern Iowa Panthers
Northern Iowa Panthers defeated Murray State Racers 89–60 on 2026-02-09 in NCAA Men's play, a 29-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at H1 11:16 swung win probability 49% → 13%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Murray State Racers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 39 | 50 | 89 |
| Murray State Racers | 31 | 29 | 60 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at H1 11:16 swung win probability 49% → 13%.
Why Murray State Racers lost
- Lost H2 29-50 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H1 11:16 (win probability 49% → 13% for the home side).
- Shot 43.4% eFG vs a 53.8% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 10–0 | H1 11:16 | 49% → 13% |
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 8–0 | H2 1:54 | 0% → 0% |