Missouri Tigers 73, Kentucky Wildcats 68
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-07 · Winner: Missouri Tigers
Missouri Tigers defeated Kentucky Wildcats 73–68 on 2026-01-07 in NCAA Men's play, a 5-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 0:02 swung win probability 89% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Kentucky Wildcats lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Tigers | 33 | 40 | 73 |
| Kentucky Wildcats | 32 | 36 | 68 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 0:02 swung win probability 89% → 0%.
Why Kentucky Wildcats lost
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 0:02 (win probability 89% → 0% for the home side).
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Wildcats | 11–0 | H2 17:53 | 30% → 81% |
| Missouri Tigers | 8–0 | H2 0:02 | 89% → 0% |