American University Eagles 53, Cincinnati Bearcats 79
NCAA Men's · 2026-11-02 · Winner: Cincinnati Bearcats
Cincinnati Bearcats defeated American University Eagles 79–53 on 2026-11-02 in NCAA Men's play, a 26-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at H2 14:14 swung win probability 58% → 98%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why American University Eagles lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American University Eagles | 33 | 20 | 53 |
| Cincinnati Bearcats | 35 | 44 | 79 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at H2 14:14 swung win probability 58% → 98%.
Why American University Eagles lost
- Lost H2 20-44 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H2 14:14 (win probability 58% → 98% for the home side).
- Shot 34.3% eFG vs a 46.4% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 18-13.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 16-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bearcats | 8–0 | H1 10:56 | 53% → 82% |
| Cincinnati Bearcats | 12–0 | H2 14:14 | 58% → 98% |
| Cincinnati Bearcats | 11–0 | H2 7:53 | 97% → 100% |