Abilene Christian Wildcats 62, Tarleton State Texans 65
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-16 · Winner: Tarleton State Texans
Tarleton State Texans defeated Abilene Christian Wildcats 65–62 on 2026-02-16 in NCAA Men's play, a 3-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 1:59 swung win probability 21% → 78%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Abilene Christian Wildcats lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | OT | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene Christian Wildcats | 26 | 32 | 4 | 62 |
| Tarleton State Texans | 22 | 36 | 7 | 65 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 1:59 swung win probability 21% → 78%.
Why Abilene Christian Wildcats lost
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 1:59 (win probability 21% → 78% for the home side).
- Shot 38.7% eFG vs a 48.9% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 26-14 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene Christian Wildcats | 8–0 | H1 1:45 | 72% → 38% |
| Tarleton State Texans | 8–0 | H2 1:59 | 21% → 78% |