McNeese Cowboys 68, Vanderbilt Commodores 78
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-19 · Winner: Vanderbilt Commodores
Vanderbilt Commodores defeated McNeese Cowboys 78–68 on 2026-03-19 in NCAA Men's play, a 10-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 1:09 swung win probability 45% → 80%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why McNeese Cowboys lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese Cowboys | 35 | 33 | 68 |
| Vanderbilt Commodores | 38 | 40 | 78 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 1:09 swung win probability 45% → 80%.
Why McNeese Cowboys lost
- Lost H2 33-40 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 1:04 (win probability 79% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 42.8% eFG vs a 52.0% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 17-9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese Cowboys | 8–0 | H1 15:13 | 51% → 22% |
| Vanderbilt Commodores | 8–0 | H1 1:09 | 45% → 80% |
| Vanderbilt Commodores | 9–0 | H2 1:04 | 79% → 100% |