New Hampshire Wildcats 69, UMBC Retrievers 84
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-07 · Winner: UMBC Retrievers
UMBC Retrievers defeated New Hampshire Wildcats 84–69 on 2026-03-07 in NCAA Men's play, a 15-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at H1 0:08 swung win probability 98% → 77%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why New Hampshire Wildcats lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire Wildcats | 30 | 39 | 69 |
| UMBC Retrievers | 34 | 50 | 84 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at H1 0:08 swung win probability 98% → 77%.
Why New Hampshire Wildcats lost
- Lost H2 39-50 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H2 11:38 (win probability 79% → 100% for the home side).
- Outscored 17-8 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMBC Retrievers | 8–0 | H1 17:29 | 69% → 89% |
| UMBC Retrievers | 8–0 | H1 11:38 | 81% → 96% |
| New Hampshire Wildcats | 12–0 | H1 0:08 | 98% → 77% |
| UMBC Retrievers | 11–0 | H2 11:38 | 79% → 100% |