James Madison Dukes 80, Kentucky Wildcats 89
NCAA Men's · 2026-11-06 · Winner: Kentucky Wildcats
Kentucky Wildcats defeated James Madison Dukes 89–80 on 2026-11-06 in NCAA Men's play, a 9-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at H2 11:38 swung win probability 45% → 96%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why James Madison Dukes lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison Dukes | 39 | 41 | 80 |
| Kentucky Wildcats | 39 | 50 | 89 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at H2 11:38 swung win probability 45% → 96%.
Why James Madison Dukes lost
- Lost H2 41-50 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at H2 11:38 (win probability 45% → 96% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Wildcats | 9–0 | H1 13:38 | 58% → 86% |
| Kentucky Wildcats | 11–0 | H2 11:38 | 45% → 96% |