UIC Flames 73, California Golden Bears 91
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-18 · Winner: California Golden Bears
California Golden Bears defeated UIC Flames 91–73 on 2026-03-18 in NCAA Men's play, a 18-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 1:01 swung win probability 45% → 84%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why UIC Flames lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UIC Flames | 35 | 38 | 73 |
| California Golden Bears | 39 | 52 | 91 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 1:01 swung win probability 45% → 84%.
Why UIC Flames lost
- Lost H2 38-52 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 1:01 (win probability 45% → 84% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| UIC Flames | 9–0 | H1 14:34 | 62% → 28% |
| California Golden Bears | 9–0 | H1 1:01 | 45% → 84% |