Northern Colorado Bears 89, Montana Grizzlies 95
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-09 · Winner: Montana Grizzlies
Montana Grizzlies defeated Northern Colorado Bears 95–89 on 2026-03-09 in NCAA Men's play, a 6-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 4:49 swung win probability 100% → 88%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Northern Colorado Bears lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Colorado Bears | 32 | 57 | 89 |
| Montana Grizzlies | 49 | 46 | 95 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H2 4:49 swung win probability 100% → 88%.
Why Northern Colorado Bears lost
- Lost H1 32-49 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Shot 50.7% eFG vs a 56.8% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 25-17 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Colorado Bears | 9–0 | H2 4:49 | 100% → 88% |