Idaho State Bengals 78, Portland State Vikings 85
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-08 · Winner: Portland State Vikings
Portland State Vikings defeated Idaho State Bengals 85–78 on 2026-03-08 in NCAA Men's play, a 7-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 14:36 swung win probability 51% → 78%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Idaho State Bengals lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho State Bengals | 36 | 42 | 78 |
| Portland State Vikings | 36 | 49 | 85 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 14:36 swung win probability 51% → 78%.
Why Idaho State Bengals lost
- Lost H2 42-49 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 14:36 (win probability 51% → 78% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 12-4.
- Outscored 32-19 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State Vikings | 8–0 | H1 14:36 | 51% → 78% |