IU Kokomo Cougars 70, Evansville Purple Aces 80
NCAA Men's · 2026-11-02 · Winner: Evansville Purple Aces
Evansville Purple Aces defeated IU Kokomo Cougars 80–70 on 2026-11-02 in NCAA Men's play, a 10-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 11:02 swung win probability 38% → 85%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why IU Kokomo Cougars lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| IU Kokomo Cougars | 42 | 28 | 70 |
| Evansville Purple Aces | 34 | 46 | 80 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 11:02 swung win probability 38% → 85%.
Why IU Kokomo Cougars lost
- Lost H2 28-46 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 11:02 (win probability 38% → 85% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 19-6.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 11-6.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| IU Kokomo Cougars | 11–0 | H1 10:39 | 78% → 36% |
| Evansville Purple Aces | 8–0 | H2 11:02 | 38% → 85% |