Vermont Catamounts 59, UMBC Retrievers 74
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-14 · Winner: UMBC Retrievers
UMBC Retrievers defeated Vermont Catamounts 74–59 on 2026-03-14 in NCAA Men's play, a 15-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 4:49 swung win probability 29% → 96%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Vermont Catamounts lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont Catamounts | 28 | 31 | 59 |
| UMBC Retrievers | 30 | 44 | 74 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 4:49 swung win probability 29% → 96%.
Why Vermont Catamounts lost
- Lost H2 31-44 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 4:49 (win probability 29% → 96% for the home side).
- Shot 46.6% eFG vs a 53.9% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 22-4 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont Catamounts | 8–0 | H2 9:19 | 91% → 48% |
| UMBC Retrievers | 9–0 | H2 4:49 | 29% → 96% |