Ball State Cardinals 73, UL Monroe Warhawks 68
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-07 · Winner: Ball State Cardinals
Ball State Cardinals defeated UL Monroe Warhawks 73–68 on 2026-02-07 in NCAA Men's play, a 5-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at H1 11:09 swung win probability 42% → 10%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why UL Monroe Warhawks lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State Cardinals | 36 | 37 | 73 |
| UL Monroe Warhawks | 27 | 41 | 68 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at H1 11:09 swung win probability 42% → 10%.
Why UL Monroe Warhawks lost
- Lost H1 27-36 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H1 11:09 (win probability 42% → 10% for the home side).
- Shot 39.6% eFG vs a 47.9% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State Cardinals | 10–0 | H1 11:09 | 42% → 10% |