Sacred Heart Pioneers 91, Iona Gaels 80
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-05 · Winner: Sacred Heart Pioneers
Sacred Heart Pioneers defeated Iona Gaels 91–80 on 2026-03-05 in NCAA Men's play, a 11-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at H1 3:59 swung win probability 85% → 41%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Iona Gaels lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Pioneers | 34 | 57 | 91 |
| Iona Gaels | 29 | 51 | 80 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at H1 3:59 swung win probability 85% → 41%.
Why Iona Gaels lost
- Lost H2 51-57 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H1 3:59 (win probability 85% → 41% for the home side).
- Outscored 20-12 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Pioneers | 11–0 | H1 3:59 | 85% → 41% |
| Sacred Heart Pioneers | 8–0 | H2 13:27 | 58% → 14% |