Worth the replay?

Saturday, November 15's games ranked by how good they turned out to be: late drama, comebacks, lead swaps and overtime. No scores, no winners, so you can decide what to watch without spoilers.

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  1. #1
    North DakotaatUC Riverside
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    B+
    75/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback19/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 99 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 75

  2. #2
    ETSUatNorth Alabama
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comeback
    B+
    72/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback18/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 96 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 72

  3. #3
    Southern UtahatOmaha
    CBBDown to the wireBack and forth
    B+
    68/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback11/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 90 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 68

  4. #4
    Utah ValleyatFresno St
    CBBDown to the wireBig comeback
    B+
    66/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings23/25
    Comeback15/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 88 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 66

  5. #5
    JacksonvilleatVMI
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comeback
    B+
    66/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback15/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 88 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 66

  6. #6
    ButleratSMU
    CBB· CWDown to the wire
    B+
    65/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback12/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 87 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 65

  7. #7
    Green BayatMinnesota
    CBB· BTNOvertimeDown to the wireBack and forth
    B
    65/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback2/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 87 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 65

  8. #8
    IdahoatUC San Diego
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wire
    B
    63/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback10/20
    Decided late14/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 84 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 63

  9. #9
    Youngstown StatSt Bonaventure
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBack and forth
    B
    63/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings23/25
    Comeback6/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 83 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 63

  10. #10
    UICatChicago St
    CBBDown to the wireBack and forth
    B
    62/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings24/25
    Comeback4/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 83 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 62

  11. #11
    New MexicoatNew Mexico St
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wire
    B
    62/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback12/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 83 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 62

  12. #12
    N ColoradoatPepperdine
    CBB· ESPN+OvertimeDown to the wire
    B
    62/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback5/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 82 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 62

  13. #13
    Little RockatBall State
    CBB· ESPN+Big comeback
    B
    61/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension25/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback15/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 81 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 61

  14. #14
    ClemsonatGeorgetown
    CBB· PeacockDown to the wire
    B
    60/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings21/25
    Comeback13/20
    Decided late11/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 80 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 60

  15. #15
    Austin PeayatUNC Greensboro
    CBB· ESPN+Back and forth
    B
    59/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension22/30
    Swings23/25
    Comeback11/20
    Decided late13/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 79 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 59

  16. #16
    Montana StatBoise St
    CBBDown to the wire
    B
    59/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings21/25
    Comeback5/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 79 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 59

  17. #17
    James MadisonatLong Island
    CBBDown to the wire
    B
    58/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback10/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 77 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 58

  18. #18
    UTSAatDenver
    CBBDown to the wireBack and forth
    B
    56/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings18/25
    Comeback2/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 75 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 56

  19. #19
    OklahomaatNebraska
    CBB· BTNBig comeback
    C+
    53/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension24/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback17/20
    Decided late8/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 71 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 53

  20. #20
    MarylandatMarquette
    CBB· PeacockBig comeback
    C+
    52/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension20/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback15/20
    Decided late4/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 69 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 52

  21. #21
    Kent StateatCleveland St
    CBBDown to the wireBack and forth
    C+
    52/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings15/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late14/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 69 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 52

  22. #22
    Miss Valley StatManhattan
    CBBDown to the wire
    C+
    50/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings17/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 67 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 50

  23. #23
    Bowling GreenatDavidson
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wire
    C+
    50/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings16/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 66 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 50

  24. #24
    BYUatUConn
    CBB· FoxDown to the wire
    C+
    48/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings17/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 64 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 48

  25. #25
    Utah TechatHawai'i
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wire
    C
    45/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings15/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 60 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 45

  26. #26
    Sam HoustonatUtah
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wire
    C
    44/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings14/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 59 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 44

  27. #27
    VermontatNortheastern
    CBBBig comeback
    C
    42/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension11/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback15/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 56 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 42

  28. #28
    Boston CollegeatTemple
    CBB· ESPN+Big comeback
    C
    39/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension14/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback14/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 53 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 39

  29. #29
    WoffordatBellarmine
    CBB· ESPN+
    C
    39/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension21/30
    Swings16/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late12/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 52 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 39

  30. #30
    Loyola MDatStonehill
    CBB· ESPN+
    C
    38/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension19/30
    Swings15/25
    Comeback7/20
    Decided late4/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 51 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 38

  31. #31
    DrexelatSyracuse
    CBB· PeacockBig comeback
    C
    38/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback20/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 50 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 38

  32. #32
    BelmontatOral Roberts
    CBB
    C
    36/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension16/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback9/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 49 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 36

  33. #33
    Detroit MercyatToledo
    CBB· ESPN+
    D
    33/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension23/30
    Swings14/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late4/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 44 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 33

  34. #34
    BradleyatSan Francisco
    CBB· ESPN+Back and forth
    D
    33/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension14/30
    Swings18/25
    Comeback1/20
    Decided late1/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 44 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 33

  35. #35
    MerrimackatBoston U
    CBB· ESPN+
    D
    30/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension10/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback11/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 40 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 30

  36. #36
    Stony BrookatYale
    CBB· ESPN+
    D
    20/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension17/30
    Swings8/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 27 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 20

  37. #37
    Idaho StatSeattle U
    CBB· ESPN+
    D
    20/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension18/30
    Swings8/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 26 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 20

  38. #38
    BethuneatDayton
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    18/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension14/30
    Swings6/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 25 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 18

  39. #39
    Missouri StatUT Arlington
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    18/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension1/30
    Swings16/25
    Comeback4/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 24 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 18

  40. #40
    MerceratWinthrop
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    18/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings18/25
    Comeback3/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 23 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 18

  41. #41
    St ThomasatSE Missouri
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    17/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension6/30
    Swings14/25
    Comeback3/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 23 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 17

  42. #42
    Jackson StatLouisiana Tech
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    17/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension3/30
    Swings16/25
    Comeback1/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 23 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 17

  43. #43
    Old DominionatG Washington
    CBB· ESPN+Back and forthOne-sided
    D
    16/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings11/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 21 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 16

  44. #44
    Wright StatRadford
    CBBOne-sided
    D
    15/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings15/25
    Comeback5/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 19 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 15

  45. #45
    Weber StatUC Irvine
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    14/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension6/30
    Swings8/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 19 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 14

  46. #46
    South AlabamaatCoppin St
    CBB· YouTubeOne-sided
    D
    14/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension6/30
    Swings11/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 19 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 14

  47. #47
    FDUatNJIT
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    12/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension3/30
    Swings14/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 17 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 12

  48. #48
    Delaware StatNew Haven
    CBBOne-sided
    D
    12/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension4/30
    Swings12/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 17 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 12

  49. #49
    Miami OHatAir Force
    CBBOne-sided
    D
    11/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension8/30
    Swings7/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 15 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 11

  50. #50
    Texas SouthernatTexas St
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    11/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension9/30
    Swings3/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 15 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 11

  51. #51
    Penn StateatLa Salle
    CBB· PeacockOne-sided
    D
    11/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension2/30
    Swings10/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 14 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 11

  52. #52
    NichollsatMurray St
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    11/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension1/30
    Swings11/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 14 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 11

  53. #53
    PacificatFullerton
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    10/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension3/30
    Swings11/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 14 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 10

  54. #54
    DuquesneatVillanova
    CBB· truTVOne-sided
    D
    10/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings8/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 13 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 10

  55. #55
    SE LouisianaatMississippi St
    CBB· SECN+One-sided
    D
    10/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension8/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 13 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 10

  56. #56
    HarvardatArmy
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    9/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings12/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 12 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 9

  57. #57
    ChattanoogaatFGCU
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    8/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension1/30
    Swings10/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 11 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 8

  58. #58
    Grand CanyonatSaint Louis
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    8/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings10/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 10 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 8

  59. #59
    SC UpstateatUNC Wilmington
    CBBOne-sided
    D
    8/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension1/30
    Swings7/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 10 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 8

  60. #60
    PrincetonatKansas
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    7/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings5/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 10 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 7

Ranked from each game's win probability as it was played (ESPN's for football and basketball; ours, from the goals, for hockey): how in doubt it was near the end, how far the winner came back from, how late it was decided, how big its momentum swings were and how often a team erased a deficit, with a bonus for overtime. That drama is then weighted by how good a matchup it was going in (its pre-game Watchability score), so a thriller between top teams ranks above an equally wild game between minor ones.

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