Northern Iowa Panthers 75, Drake Bulldogs 53
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-01 · Winner: Northern Iowa Panthers
Northern Iowa Panthers defeated Drake Bulldogs 75–53 on 2026-03-01 in NCAA Men's play, a 22-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at H1 1:51 swung win probability 72% → 19%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Drake Bulldogs lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 39 | 36 | 75 |
| Drake Bulldogs | 24 | 29 | 53 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at H1 1:51 swung win probability 72% → 19%.
Why Drake Bulldogs lost
- Lost H1 24-39 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H1 1:51 (win probability 72% → 19% for the home side).
- Shot 38.8% eFG vs a 52.1% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 15-6.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 8–0 | H1 9:57 | 69% → 36% |
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 12–0 | H1 1:51 | 72% → 19% |
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 9–0 | H2 19:43 | 26% → 3% |
| Drake Bulldogs | 8–0 | H2 12:26 | 1% → 7% |
| Northern Iowa Panthers | 10–0 | H2 1:24 | 0% → 0% |