Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons 87, IU Indianapolis Jaguars 81
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-28 · Winner: Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons
Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons defeated IU Indianapolis Jaguars 87–81 on 2026-02-28 in NCAA Men's play, a 6-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 4:43 swung win probability 39% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why IU Indianapolis Jaguars lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons | 40 | 47 | 87 |
| IU Indianapolis Jaguars | 43 | 38 | 81 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 4:43 swung win probability 39% → 0%.
Why IU Indianapolis Jaguars lost
- Lost H2 38-47 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 4:43 (win probability 39% → 0% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 14-7.
- Outscored 21-7 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| IU Indianapolis Jaguars | 8–0 | H1 14:24 | 43% → 72% |
| Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons | 8–0 | H2 4:43 | 39% → 0% |