UMBC Retrievers 54, George Mason Patriots 82
NCAA Men's · 2026-11-02 · Winner: George Mason Patriots
George Mason Patriots defeated UMBC Retrievers 82–54 on 2026-11-02 in NCAA Men's play, a 28-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at H1 1:41 swung win probability 97% → 68%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why UMBC Retrievers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMBC Retrievers | 27 | 27 | 54 |
| George Mason Patriots | 33 | 49 | 82 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at H1 1:41 swung win probability 97% → 68%.
Why UMBC Retrievers lost
- Lost H2 27-49 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 16-0 run ending at H2 14:26 (win probability 73% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 33.3% eFG vs a 42.3% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 17-6 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMBC Retrievers | 12–0 | H1 1:41 | 97% → 68% |
| George Mason Patriots | 16–0 | H2 14:26 | 73% → 100% |
| UMBC Retrievers | 8–0 | H2 8:41 | 100% → 100% |
| George Mason Patriots | 10–0 | H2 3:50 | 100% → 100% |