South Carolina Gamecocks 78, LSU Tigers 68
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-06 · Winner: South Carolina Gamecocks
South Carolina Gamecocks defeated LSU Tigers 78–68 on 2026-01-06 in NCAA Men's play, a 10-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 15:40 swung win probability 36% → 12%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why LSU Tigers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina Gamecocks | 50 | 28 | 78 |
| LSU Tigers | 25 | 43 | 68 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H1 15:40 swung win probability 36% → 12%.
Why LSU Tigers lost
- Lost H1 25-50 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 15:40 (win probability 36% → 12% for the home side).
- Shot 45.2% eFG vs a 52.8% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 14-6.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina Gamecocks | 8–0 | H1 15:40 | 36% → 12% |
| LSU Tigers | 8–0 | H2 12:45 | 0% → 4% |