Drake Bulldogs 62, Northern Iowa Panthers 86
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-15 · Winner: Northern Iowa Panthers
Northern Iowa Panthers defeated Drake Bulldogs 86–62 on 2026-02-15 in NCAA Men's play, a 24-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 12:57 swung win probability 72% → 41%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Drake Bulldogs lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Bulldogs | 29 | 33 | 62 |
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 38 | 48 | 86 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 12:57 swung win probability 72% → 41%.
Why Drake Bulldogs lost
- Lost H2 33-48 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H2 5:16 (win probability 100% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 47.2% eFG vs a 52.1% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Bulldogs | 8–0 | H1 12:57 | 72% → 41% |
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 8–0 | H1 8:32 | 52% → 82% |
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 8–0 | H2 8:32 | 100% → 100% |
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 11–0 | H2 5:16 | 100% → 100% |