Sacred Heart Pioneers 48, Merrimack Warriors 70
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-06 · Winner: Merrimack Warriors
Merrimack Warriors defeated Sacred Heart Pioneers 70–48 on 2026-03-06 in NCAA Men's play, a 22-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 7:58 swung win probability 61% → 90%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Sacred Heart Pioneers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Pioneers | 25 | 23 | 48 |
| Merrimack Warriors | 39 | 31 | 70 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 7:58 swung win probability 61% → 90%.
Why Sacred Heart Pioneers lost
- Lost H1 25-39 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 7:58 (win probability 61% → 90% for the home side).
- Shot 42.7% eFG vs a 52.5% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 15-9.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 13-6.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack Warriors | 9–0 | H1 7:58 | 61% → 90% |
| Merrimack Warriors | 8–0 | H2 11:07 | 97% → 100% |
| Merrimack Warriors | 8–0 | H2 6:22 | 100% → 100% |