Northwestern State Demons 47, Nicholls Colonels 61
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-08 · Winner: Nicholls Colonels
Nicholls Colonels defeated Northwestern State Demons 61–47 on 2026-03-08 in NCAA Men's play, a 14-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H2 7:53 swung win probability 92% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Northwestern State Demons lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern State Demons | 24 | 23 | 47 |
| Nicholls Colonels | 25 | 36 | 61 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H2 7:53 swung win probability 92% → 100%.
Why Northwestern State Demons lost
- Lost H2 23-36 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H2 7:53 (win probability 92% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 35.7% eFG vs a 49.4% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholls Colonels | 10–0 | H2 7:53 | 92% → 100% |