UNLV Rebels 75, UC Irvine Anteaters 72
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-17 · Winner: UNLV Rebels
UNLV Rebels defeated UC Irvine Anteaters 75–72 on 2026-03-17 in NCAA Men's play, a 3-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 13:20 swung win probability 43% → 14%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why UC Irvine Anteaters lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNLV Rebels | 37 | 38 | 75 |
| UC Irvine Anteaters | 24 | 48 | 72 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 13:20 swung win probability 43% → 14%.
Why UC Irvine Anteaters lost
- Lost H1 24-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 13:20 (win probability 43% → 14% for the home side).
- Shot 42.7% eFG vs a 50.9% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNLV Rebels | 8–0 | H1 17:19 | 69% → 40% |
| UNLV Rebels | 9–0 | H1 13:20 | 43% → 14% |
| UC Irvine Anteaters | 8–0 | H2 0:03 | 0% → 9% |