North Carolina Central Eagles 72, South Carolina State Bulldogs 85
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-18 · Winner: South Carolina State Bulldogs
South Carolina State Bulldogs defeated North Carolina Central Eagles 85–72 on 2026-02-18 in NCAA Men's play, a 13-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 16:42 swung win probability 84% → 47%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why North Carolina Central Eagles lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Central Eagles | 30 | 42 | 72 |
| South Carolina State Bulldogs | 36 | 49 | 85 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 16:42 swung win probability 84% → 47%.
Why North Carolina Central Eagles lost
- Lost H2 42-49 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 9:49 (win probability 72% → 92% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina State Bulldogs | 8–0 | H1 9:49 | 72% → 92% |
| North Carolina Central Eagles | 8–0 | H2 16:42 | 84% → 47% |
| South Carolina State Bulldogs | 8–0 | H2 1:46 | 94% → 100% |